WWII Grim Reapers Squadron 7 Autographs Pilot Nostalgic Aviation Inc COA NV 116 for Sale

WWII Grim Reapers Squadron 7 Autographs Pilot Nostalgic Aviation Inc COA NV 116 For Sale

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WWII Grim Reapers Squadron 7 Autographs Pilot Nostalgic Aviation Inc COA NV 116:
$750.00

8X10 in sizePicture print in plastic, will be well packed so it does not bend. COA included as scans show. Large lot of these from a local collection so remember to check the store for more. Thank you.Feightner, Gordon, Mejtasa, Billo, Blair, Reiserer VorisAll Grim Reapers

Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10), also known as the "Grim Reapers", was an aviation unit of theUnited States Navy, established on 3 June 1942 and disestablished on 26 November 1945.[1]

Operational history[edit]VF-10 pilots onUSSEnterpriseduring theGuadalcanal Campaign(2nd Commander of VF-10William R. "Killer" Kane(8 claims) in front row on knee, 5th from right).

VF-10 was established atNAS San Diegoflying theGrumman F4F Wildcat. The first commanding officer wasJames H. Flatleyfresh from theBattle of the Coral Sea. TheGrim Reapersdeployed withUSSEnterpriseto theSouthern Pacificin October 1942 where they participated in theBattle of Guadalcanal. As part of that campaign, theGrim Reapersplayed a pivotal role in defending theEnterpriseand its task force during theBattle of Santa Cruz Islandsfrom 25-27 October 1942. After their return to the U.S. andNAS Sand Pointthey transitioned to theGrumman F6F-3 Hellcatand once again deployed to the South Pacific aboardEnterprise. During their second combat tour, VF-10 participated in operations in theMarshall Islands,Jaluit,Emirau,Western Caroline Islands,Hollandia,Truk Lagoonand theBattle of the Philippine Sea(Marianas Turkey Shoot).

VF-10Grumman F6F Hellcatsreturning to theUSSEnterprisein 1944.

The squadron returned to the States, transitioning to theVought F4U Corsairin January 1945[2]atNAS Atlantic City. VF-10 returned to the Pacific aboardUSSIntrepid[3]and took part in strikes againstRyukyu Islands,Kyūshū,Okinawaand theWake Island. Finally, VF-10 returned toNAS Alamedawhere it was deactivated in November 1945.