VF-171
| Fighter Squadron 171 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 April 1944 – 15 March 1958 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Phantom Fighters Aces |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F8F Bearcat FH-1 Phantom F2H-2/3 Banshee |
Fighter Squadron 171 or VF-171 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Fighter Squadron 82 (VF-82) on 1 April 1944, it was redesignated VF-17A on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VF-171 on 11 August 1948 and disestablished on 15 March 1958.