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Fighter Squadron 66 (VF-66) Established Fighter Squadron SIX SIX (VF-66) on 1 Jan 1945. Disestablished on 18 Oct 1945. The Squadron was specially formed to test the Ryan FR Fireball. Insignia, personnel and aircraft transferred to VF-41 which was part of CVEG-41 formed on 26 Mar 1945. Redesignated Fighter Squadron ONE E (VF-1E) on 15 Nov 1946. Disestablished on 20 Nov 1948, after FR-1s were withdrawn from active service.

Fighter Squadron 66 (VF-66)

Established Fighter Squadron SIX SIX (VF-66) on 1 Jan 1945. Disestablished on 18 Oct 1945.

The Squadron was specially formed to test the Ryan FR Fireball.

Insignia, personnel and aircraft transferred to VF-41 which was part of CVEG-41 formed on 26 Mar 1945. Redesignated Fighter Squadron ONE E (VF-1E) on 15 Nov 1946. Disestablished on 20 Nov 1948, after FR-1s were withdrawn from active service.
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