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United States. Navy. Fighter Squadron 11

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1927 - 1959

Historical Note

Fighter Squadron 11 or VF-11 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. It was originally established as VF-5 on February 1, 1927 and underwent multiple re-designations until 1948, when it was designated VF-11 until its de-establishment in 1959.

Citation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VF-11

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-06-17
Abstract

The Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers is comprised of documents and scrapbooks, photographic prints and photograph albums, and assorted ephemera primarily pertaining to the life and military career of Lieutenant Commander Emile Chourré (1894-1938). Major topics include Chourré's military service, especially while stationed in Coco Solo, Panama; his service as a U.S. Naval announcer for the 1929-1931 and 1933-1934 National Air Races; and family (immediate and extended) photographs.

Dates: 1889-1988; Majority of material found within 1920s-1950s

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