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VF-42
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Fighting Squadron 42 or VF-42 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Scouting Squadron 1B (VS-1B) in May 1928, it was redesignated as VS-1S in 1930, redesignated as VS-1B in 1931, redesignated as VS-41 on 1 July 1937, redesignated as VF-42 on 15 March 1941 and disestablished on 22 June 1942. It was the first US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-42.[1]
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Quick Facts Fighting Squadron 42, Active ...
Fighting Squadron 42 | |
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![]() VF-42 unit insignia | |
Active | May 1928 - 22 June 1942 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | SBU-1 F4F-3 Wildcat |
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