Fighter Squadron 173 (VF-173)

Established as Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE (VF-173) “Jesters” on 11 Aug 1948. Disestablished on 1 Feb 1959.

Insignia approved BY CNO on 5 Jan 1949. Japanese made, bullion embroidery on wool.

Deployments.
4 Jan 1949-5. Mar 1949, CVB-41 USS Midway, CVG-17, Vought F4U-5 Corsair
9 Sep 1950-1 Feb 1951, CVB-43 USS Coral Sea, CVG-17, Vought F4U-5 Corsair
16 Sep 1953-1 May 1954, CV-18 USS Wasp, CVG-17, Grumman F9F-6 Cougar
28 May 1955-22 Nov 1955, CVA-11 USS Intrepid, CVG-4, North American FJ-3 Fury
7 Nov 1956-12 Dec 1956, CVA-59 USS Forrestal, CVG-1, North American FJ-3 Fury
12 Jul 1957-5 Mar 1958, CVA-42 USS F. D. Roosevelt, CVG-17, North American FJ-3M Fury