VF-96 - Squadron Profile.

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VF-96 - Squadron Profile.

VF-96

Founded :
Country : US
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VF-96

Aces for : VF-96
A list of all Aces from our database who are known to have flown with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking the pilots name.
Name	Victories	Info
Randall H Cunningham	5.00	The signature of Randall H Cunningham features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available.
Willie Driscoll	5.00	The signature of Willie Driscoll features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available.

Aircraft for : VF-96

A list of all aircraft known to have been flown by VF-96. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.

Squadron

Info

Phantom

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Manufacturer : McDonnell Douglas
Production Began : 1960
Retired : 1992
Number Built : 5195

Phantom

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber produced for the U.S. Navy by Mcdonnell Douglas. It became a major part of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and American Air Force. The Phantom F-4 saw service with all American forces during the Vietnam war serving as a fighter and ground attack aircraft. The Phantom first saw service in 1960 but continued in service until the 1980â€™s (being replaced by the F-15 and F-16 ) The last Phantoms saw service during the Gulf war in 1991 being used for reconnaissance. Other nations also used the Phantom to great success. The Israeli Air Force used them during various Arab-Israeli wars and the Phantom also saw service in the Iranian Air Force during the Iran Iraq War. Phantom production ran from 1958 to 1981, with a total of 5,195 built. The Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy flew versions based on the F-4. The British Phantoms were powered by Rolls Royce Spey engines and also received British avionics, under the names pf Phantom FG.1 and Phantom FGR.2. The last British Phantoms served with 74 Squadron until they were dispanded in 1992.

Signatures for : VF-96

A list of all signatures from our database who are associated with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking their name.

Name

Info

Commander Randall H Cunningham USN
Click the name or photo above to see prints signed by Commander Randall H Cunningham USN

Ace : 5.00 Victories

Commander Randall H Cunningham USN

After joining the US Navy in 1966, Randy 'Duke' Cunningham went to Vietnam with VF96, flying the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. He became the conflict's first fighter Ace, and was to become one of the most highly decorated Aces of the war. With his RIO, Willie Driscoll, Duke achieved five victories in Vietnam, including 'three-in-a-day' on 10th May 1972. He later assumed command of the elite Navy Adversary Squadron of the Miramar Top Gun program. Retiring from the Navy, Duke was elected to Congress, where he now serves in the House of Representatives.

Commander Willie Driscoll USN
Click the name or photo above to see prints signed by Commander Willie Driscoll USN

Ace : 5.00 Victories

Commander Willie Driscoll USN

Willie Driscoll joined the Navy in 1969, and flew with VF96 in Vietnam. Flying his first combat mission in November 1971, Willie went on to become an Ace flying with 'Duke' Cunningham, and completed 170 combat missions in the F4 Phantom. He also completed a total of 652 deck landings at that time. Flying with Cunningham on 10th May 1972, they shot down 3 MiGs, but themselves were shot down by a SAM the same day. Willie Driscoll went on to serve at the Top Gun program.

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