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Fighter Squadron 44 (VF-44) Established as Fighter Squadron FORTY FOUR (VF-44) (1st) “Crusaders” on 1 Feb 1944. Disestablished on 15 Sep 1945. Insignia approved by CNO on 24 Aug 1944. US made, schiffli embroidery on wool. Deployment: Sep-Oct 1944 USS Cabot (CVL-28) CVLG-44, Grumman F6F-5 Wildcat 10 Oct 1944-27 Jan 1945 USS Langley (CVL-27) CVLG-44, Grumman F6F-5/5P Wildcat

Fighter Squadron 44 (VF-44)

Established as Fighter Squadron FORTY FOUR (VF-44) (1st) “Crusaders” on 1 Feb 1944. Disestablished on 15 Sep 1945.

Insignia approved by CNO on 24 Aug 1944. US made, schiffli embroidery on wool.

Deployment:
Sep-Oct 1944 USS Cabot (CVL-28) CVLG-44, Grumman F6F-5 Wildcat
10 Oct 1944-27 Jan 1945 USS Langley (CVL-27) CVLG-44, Grumman F6F-5/5P Wildcat
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