Fighter Squadron 17

Established as Fighter Squadron SEVENTEEN (VF-17) “Jolly Rogers” at on 1 Jan 1943. Redesignated Fighter Squadron FIVE B (VF-5B) (4th) on 5 Nov 1946; Fighter Squadron SIXTY ONE (VF-61) on 28 Jul 1948. Disestablished on 15 Apr 1959.

Insignia approved by CNO in 1943. US made, schiffli embroidery on wool.

Deployments.
VF-17
15 Jul 1943-10 Aug 1943, CV-17 USS Bunker Hill, CVG-17, Vought F4U-1 Corsair
10 Sep 1943-2 Oct 1943, CV-17 USS Bunker Hill, CVG-17, Vought F4U-1 Corsair
12 Oct 1943-25 Oct 1943, CVE-31 USS Prince William, Vought F4U-1 Corsair
7 Mar 1944-Mar 1944, CVE-31 USS Prince William, Vought F4U-1 Corsair
2 Feb 1945-8 Jul 1945, CV-12 USS Hornet, CVG-17, Grumman F6F-5/3P Hellcat