Fighter Squadron NINE (VF-9)

Established as Fighter Squadron NINE (VF-9) on 1 Mar 1942. Disestablished on 28 Sep 1945.

Insignia approved by CNO on 13 Jul 1944. Australian embroidery on fabric.

Deployments.
3 Oct 1942-24 Nov 1942, CV-4 USS Ranger, Ranger Air Group, Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
31 Aug 1943-Dec 1943, CV-9 USS Essex, CVG-9, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
16 Jan 1944-22 Feb 1944, CV-9 USS Essex, CVG-9, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
10 Feb 1945-5 Mar 1945, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-9, Grumman F6F-5/3P/3N Hellcat
6 Mar 1945-13 Jun 1945, CV-10 USS Yorktown, CVG-9, Grumman F6F-5/3P/3N Hellcat