Insignia of the U.S. Navy Fighting Squadron 86 (VF-86) "Wild Hares". VF-86 was commssioned from 15 June 1944 to 21 November 1945. It was assigned to Carrier Air Group 86 (CVG-86) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-18) from 21 March to September 1945.
U.S. Navy
1945
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