VF-41

Fighter Squadron 41 or VF-41 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as VF-75A on 1 June 1945, redesignated as VF-75 on 1 August 1945, redesignated as VF-3B on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VF-41 on 1 September 1948, it was disestablished in June 1950. It was the third US Navy squadron to be designated VF-41.[1]

Fighter Squadron 41
Active1 June 1945 – June 1950
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleFighter aircraft
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Gay Blades
EngagementsWorld War II
Aircraft flown
FighterF4U-4 Corsair

Operational history

VF-75 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 75 (CVBG-75) aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt for a Western Atlantic cruise from 19 April to 25 May 1946.

Home port assignments

Aircraft assignment

See also

References

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