VF-2, known now as the "Rippers," became the first World War II fighting squadron to bear the same designation as a previous unit in the war. Several pilots came from VF-6 and VF-10. The …

On 7 May 1942, VF-2 escorted strike aircraft against the Japanese aircraft carrier Shōhō. VF-2 claimed 6 confirmed aerial kills and 3 probable kills. The next day, Japanese carriers Shokaku …

Nov 26, 2024 · During the early months of World War II, a task force centered around the United States aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2) was intruding into Japanese-held waters north of …

Nine of Fighter Squadron 2B’s (VF-2B) Vought FU-1 aircraft fly in formation for a camera aircraft, circa 1928. Photo plane is a U.S. Marine Corps OD-1, BuNo A-7203.

The Hellcat would become one of the most famous planes in World War II for its speed, maneuverability, and ruggedness. Fighting Two would be a big contributor to the Hellcat …

A highly respected commanding officer (CO) of the famous Fighting Squadron (VF) 2 “Flying Chiefs” on board the USS Lexington (CV-2), he had survived her sinking at the Battle of the …

VF-2, known now as the "Rippers," became the first World War II fighting squadron to bear the same designation as a previous unit in the war. Several pilots came from VF-6 and VF-10. The …

VF-2 could refer to one of a following US Navy squadrons that carried the designation: VF-2 (1927–1942) VF-2 (1943–1945) VFA-2 - established as VF-2 in 1972.

World War II [] VF-2 F2A Buffalo in 1941. At the time of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, VF-2 was flying the F2A Buffalo, but soon transitioned to the F4F Wildcat. The squadron’s first …

VF-2 Established at NAS : 1. July 1927: VF-2 was redesignated VF-2B: 1. July 1932: VF-2B was redesignated VF-2S: April 1933: VF-2S was redesignated VF-2B: 1. June 1937: VF-2B was …