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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 embroidery. Deployments. 16 Sep 1953-1 May 1954, CV-18 USS Wasp, CVG-17, Grumman F9F-6 Cougar

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 embroidery.

Deployments.
16 Sep 1953-1 May 1954, CV-18 USS Wasp, CVG-17, Grumman F9F-6 Cougar
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Filename:VF-173-1301-1953-10001-A.jpg
Album name:AFushi / USN 0160-179
Inscription:TASK FORCE 77 CARRIER AIR GROUP SEVENTEEN JESTERS VF-173 USS WASP WORLD CRUISE 1953-54KOREA CHINA JAPAN
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Date added:Feb 09, 2026
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