Fighter Squadron 16 (VF-16)

Established as Fighter Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16) on 16 Nov 1942. Disestablished on 6 Nov 1945.

Insignia approved by CNO on 16 Oct 1944. US made, chain stitched on material.

Deployments.
11 May 1942-8 Jun 1943, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
4 Jul 1943-9 Aug 1943, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
11 Sep 1943-9 Dec 1943, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
3 Mar 1944-9 Jul 1944, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
10 Jul 1945-15 Oct 1945, CV-15 USS Randolph, CVG-16, Grumman F6F-3/3N Hellcat