VF 133

VF-133 or Fighting Squadron 133 was a United States Navy fighter aircraft squadron. It was created in 1948 during the reorganization of Carrier Air Group (CAG) 13.

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VF 133

Data sheet

AIRCRAFT
1948 - '49
F8F-1B
Bearcat
£39.99

Description

VF-133 or Fighting Squadron 133 was a United States Navy fighter aircraft squadron. It was created in 1948 during the reorganization of Carrier Air Group (CAG) 13.

Most of VF 133 airmen came from the two VA squadrons and when transferred to VF-133, had to learn the Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat on the job.

OPERATIONAL HISTORY:

Assigned to CV-37 (USS Princeton) CVG-13 WestPac 10th Oct 1948 - 23rd Dec 1949.