VF-191 Satan’s Kittens F-8 (1968) Model,Vought F-8 Crusader,18",Mahogany Scale Model

VF-191 Satan's Kittens F-8 (1968) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VF-191 Satan's Kittens. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will go great with the goat locker. Length - 18 inches Made from Mahogany US Veteran Owned Business Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. It was established in 1943 and disestablished in 1978. The squadron was nicknamed Satan's Kittens. The original VF-191 took part in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the latter conflict the squadron took part in several combat cruises, flying variants of the F-8 Crusader. After Vietnam VF-191 continued operations with the F-8 until 1976, when they transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II. A single cruise in the F-4 followed, as VF-191 was disestablished in 1978.