VF-171
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Fighter Squadron 171 or VF-171 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Fighter Squadron 82 (VF-82) on 1 April 1944, it was redesignated VF-17A on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VF-171 on 11 August 1948 and disestablished on 15 March 1958.[1]
Quick Facts Fighter Squadron 171, Active ...
Fighter Squadron 171 | |
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Active | 1 April 1944 – 15 March 1958 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Fighter aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Phantom Fighters Aces |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F8F Bearcat FH-1 Phantom F2H-2/3 Banshee |
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