VF-66

VF-66

VF-66

Military unit

Fighter Squadron 66 (VF-66), known as the Firebirds,[1] was a fighter squadron of the United States Navy established during World War II.

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VF-66 FR-1s at NAS North Island in 1945

Operational history

VF-66 was established on 1 January 1945 equipped with the FR-1 Fireball.[2] The squadron was slated for the Pacific, however never saw combat and was disestablished on 18 October 1945.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Cassagneres, Ev (1982). The Spirit of Ryan. Blue Ridge Summit: TAB BOOKS Inc. p. 217.
  2. [2]
    "Lineage for Fighter Squadrons" (PDF). Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 6 October 2016.


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