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United States. Navy. Fighting Squadron 6

 Organization

Historical Note

Fighter Squadron 6 or VF-6 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Combat Squadron 4 on September 23, 1921, it underwent multiple re-designations until it was de-established on October 29, 1945.

Citation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VF-6

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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