| Fighter Squadron 66 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 January – 18 October 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Fighter |
| Nickname(s) | Firebirds |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | FR-1 Fireball |
VF-66 FR-1s at NAS North Island in 1945
Fighter Squadron 66 (VF-66), known as the Firebirds,[1] was a fighter squadron of the United States Navy established during World War II.
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
- ↑ Cassagneres, Ev (1982). The Spirit of Ryan. Blue Ridge Summit: TAB BOOKS Inc. p. 217.
- 1 2 "Lineage for Fighter Squadrons" (PDF). Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
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