VF-71
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Fighter Squadron 71 or VF-71 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Bombing Squadron 7 (VB-7) on 1 July 1939, it was redesignated as VF-71 on 5 November 1940 and disestablished on 7 January 1943. It was the first US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-71.[1]
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Quick Facts Fighter Squadron 71, Active ...
Fighter Squadron 71 | |
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Active | 1 July 1939 – 7 January 1943 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4F-3 Wildcat |
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