VF 191 Hellcats

VF-191 "Hellcats" was a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron established during World War II. Originally commissioned in 1943, VF-191 earned recognition for its combat operations in the Pacific Theater, flying the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The squadron participated in several key campaigns, providing crucial air support during carrier operations against Japanese forces. Over the years, VF-191 underwent several redesignations and aircraft transitions, eventually flying the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before its final disestablishment in 1978.