VF-2 (1927–1942)

[1] At the time of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, VF-2 was flying the F2A Buffalo, but soon transitioned to the F4F Wildcat.

The squadron's first combat occurred during the Battle of the Coral Sea, the world's first engagement between aircraft carriers.

The next day, Japanese carriers Shokaku and Zuikaku exchanged air strikes with the US force, and VF-2 lost 5 aircraft while claiming 11 kills.

USS Lexington succumbed to torpedo damage and sank.

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