VF-71 (1942–1959)
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Fighter Squadron 71 or VF-71 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as VGS-18 on 15 October 1942, it was redesignated VC-18 on 1 March 1943, redesignated as VF-36 on 15 August 1943, redesignated as VF-18 on 5 March 1944, redesignated as VF-7A on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VF-71 on 28 July 1948 and disestablished on 31 March 1959.[1]
Quick Facts Fighter Squadron 71, Active ...
Fighter Squadron 71 | |
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Active | 15 October 1942 – 31 March 1959 |
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Role | Fighter aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Engagements | Korean War |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F9F-2 Panther F2H-4 Banshee |
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