VF-96

VF-96, also known as Fighter Squadron 96 and nicknamed the "Fighting Falcons," was a United States Navy fighter squadron established in 1950. The squadron was most notable for its service during the Vietnam War, flying the F-4 Phantom II and earning distinction for its air combat achievements. VF-96 aviators, including Lieutenant Randy Cunningham and Lieutenant (jg) William Driscoll, achieved ace status by downing five enemy aircraft in 1972. The squadron was disestablished in 1975, but its legacy lives on as one of the Navy’s most accomplished fighter units of its era.