VF-194 (1955–1958)

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Fighter Squadron 194 or VF-194 was a short-lived aviation unit of the United States Navy established on 18 May 1955 and disestablished on 10 April 1958. It was the second US Navy squadron to be designated VF-194.[1]

Fighter Squadron 194
Active18 May 1955 – 10 April 1958
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleFighter aircraft
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Yellow Devils
Aircraft flown
FighterF2H-3 Banshee

Operational history

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VF-194 F2H-3 lands on USS Kearsarge in 1958

VF-194 equipped with the F2H-3 Banshee was assigned to Air Task Group 3 (ATG-3) on USS Kearsarge for a Western Pacific deployment from 9 August 1957 to 2 April 1958. After the end of this deployment VF-194 and ATG-3 were disestablished on 10 April 1958.

Home port assignments

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Aircraft assignment

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fighter Squadron Lineage". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
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