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.
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 for a Mediterranean deployment, while on this deployment CVG-8 participated in
Exercise Grand Slam
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From 12 March to 5 September 1956 CVG-8 was embarked on for a Mediterranean deployment.
Home port assignments
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NAS Jacksonville
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NAS Oceana
Aircraft assignment
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F4U-4 Corsair
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F9F-5 Panther
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F2H-4 Banshee
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F3H-2N Demon
See also
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History of the United States Navy
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List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
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List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
References
External links
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Strike fighter squadrons of the United States Navy