USS Essex CVA-9 Air Wing Roster – 1953–1954 Far East Cruise

Content: VF-143, VA-55, VF-23, VF-123, VC-35, VC-11, VC-3, VC-61, and Honorary Members.

Images: Squadron insignia/emblems. Aircraft action shots (F9F Panthers, AD Skyraiders, etc.). Pilots’ group photos.

 

Commander Air Task Group Two

  1. CDR Lucian C. Powell Jr.

 

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