VF-82

VF-82

VF-82

Military unit

Fighter Squadron 82 or VF-82 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Reserve Squadron VF-742 it was called to active duty during World War II and later recalled on 2 February 1951, redesignated VF-82 on 4 February 1953, it was disestablished on 15 April 1959. It was the third US Navy squadron to be designated VF-82.[1]

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Operational history

VF-742 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 8 (CVG-8) an all-reserve carrier wing. From 28 November 1951 to 11 June 1952 CVG-8 was embarked on USS Tarawa for a Mediterranean deployment, while on this deployment CVG-8 participated in Exercise Grand Slam.

From 12 March to 5 September 1956 CVG-8 was embarked on USS Intrepid for a Mediterranean deployment.

Home port assignments

Aircraft assignment

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Lineage for Fighter Squadrons" (PDF). Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
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