VF-61
| Fighter Squadron 61 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 January 1943 – 15 April 1959 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Jolly Rogers |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F4U-1 Corsair F6F-5 Hellcat FJ-3 Fury F3H-2M Demon |
Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61), the Jolly Rogers, was a fighter squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as VF-17 on 1 January 1943, it was redesignated as VF-5B on 15 November 1946, and then later as VF-61 on 28 July 1948. It was disestablished on 15 April 1959. It was the first navy squadron to be designated VF-17.