VF-191 (1986–1988)
Appearance
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Fighter Squadron 191 | |
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![]() VF-191 squadron insignia | |
Active | 1 December 1986 – 30 April 1988 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Fighter aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Satan's Kittens |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-14A Tomcat |
Fighter Squadron 191 or VF-191 was a short-lived aviation unit of the United States Navy established on 1 December 1986 and disestablished on 30 April 1988. It was the second US Navy squadron to be designated VF-191.[1] VF-191 and sister squadron VF-194 were the two shortest-lived F-14 squadrons in history.
Operational history
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VF-191 adopted the unit name and insignia of the original VF-191. After training on the F-14A Tomcat with VF-124, and being due to deploy on board USS Independence as part of Carrier Air Wing 10, VF-191 was disestablished on 30 April 1988, before the cruise could take place.
Home port assignments
Aircraft assignment
See also
- History of the United States Navy
- List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
References
- ^ "Lineage for Fighter Squadrons" (PDF). Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 6 October 2016.