VF-10
United States Navy aviation squadron (1942-1945)
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::summary United States Navy aviation squadron (1942-1945) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| unit_name | Fighting Squadron 10 |
| image | Vf-10.jpg |
| image_size | 150 |
| caption | VF-10 Insignia |
| dates | 3 June 1942 – 26 November 1945 |
| country | United States |
| branch | US Navy |
| type | Fighter Squadron |
| equipment | F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair |
| nickname | Grim Reapers |
| battles | World War II |
| :: |
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Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10), also known as the "Grim Reapers", was an aviation unit of the United States Navy, established on 3 June 1942 and disestablished on 26 November 1945.
Operational history
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/VF-10_pilots_on_USS_Enterprise_(CV-6)_c1942.jpg" caption="Battle of Guadalcanal]]. As part of that campaign, the ''Grim Reapers'' played a pivotal role in defending the ''Enterprise'' and its task force during the [[Battle of Santa Cruz Islands]] from 25-27 October 1942."] ::
After their return to the U.S. and NAS Sand Point they transitioned to the Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat and once again deployed to the South Pacific aboard Enterprise. During their second combat tour, VF-10 participated in operations in the Marshall Islands, Jaluit, Emirau, Western Caroline Islands, Hollandia, Truk Lagoon and the Battle of the Philippine Sea (Marianas Turkey Shoot).[[File:F6F-3 fighters landing on USS Enterprise (CV-6).jpg|thumb|right|250px|VF-10 [[Grumman F6F Hellcat]]s returning to the in 1944.]]
The squadron returned to the States, transitioning to the Vought F4U Corsair in January 1945 at NAS Atlantic City. VF-10 returned to the Pacific aboard and took part in strikes against Ryukyu Islands, Kyūshū, Okinawa and the Wake Island. Finally, VF-10 returned to NAS Alameda where it was deactivated in November 1945.
References
References
- {{cite vf lineage
- VF-10 War Diary 1/1-31/45, which states that on 31 January the unit had 30 F4U-1D and two F6F-5 aircraft on strength, the F4U-1D aircraft having replaced F4U-1s that were received earlier.
- "16 Jun 1945".
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