Image:F4U-4 VF-871 CV-9 1952.jpg

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Description

A Vought F4U-4 Corsair fighter of fighter squadron VF-871 Griffins being prepared for a mission in Korea on the aircraft carrier USS Essex (CV-9) in 1952. The Essex was deployed to Korea from 16 Jun 1952 to 6 Feb 1953 with Air Task Group Two (ATG-2). VF-871 was a reserve squadron that was called to active duty on 20 Jul 1950. On 4 Feb 1953 it was redesignated VF-123 The Blue Racers. On 12 Apr 1958 it was again redesignated VF-53 Black Knights before it was finally redesignated VF-143 Pukin' Dogs on 20 Jun 1962.
Source

www.ussessexcv9.org [1]
Date

1952
Author

USN sailor or employee
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Public domain This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

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