VF-96
| Fighter Squadron 96 | |
|---|---|
VF-96 squadron insignia | |
| Active | 1 June 1962 – 1 December 1975 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting Falcons |
| Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F4U-4 Corsair F9F-6 Cougar F-8C Crusader F-4B/J Phantom II |
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Fighter Squadron 96, or VF-96 Fighting Falcons was an aviation unit of the United States Navy in service from 1962 to 1975. When assigned to Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) their tailcode was NG, and their radio callsign was Showtime. Originally established as United States Naval Reserve squadron VF-791 Fighting Falcons on 20 July 1950 it was redesignated VF-142 after becoming a regular squadron on 4 February 1953. It was re-designated VF-96 on 1 June 1962 and disestablished on 1 December 1975.