VF-2 (1927–1942)

Fighting Squadron 2
Active1 January 1927 – 1 July 1942
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeFighter
Nickname(s)Flying Chiefs
EngagementsWorld War II
Aircraft flown
FighterF2A Buffalo
F4F Wildcat

Fighting Squadron 2 or VF-2 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as VF-2 on 1 January 1927, it was redesignated VF-2B on 1 July 1927, redesignated as VF-2S on 1 July 1932, redesignated as VF-2B in April 1933, redesignated as VF-2 on 1 July 1937, it was disestablished on 1 July 1942. It was the second US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-2.

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