VF-143 "Pukin' Dogs" -No Wings- Pint Glass, 16oz, Navy, Test and Evaluation, Naval Aviator, Retired, Veteran

VF-821 equipped with F4U-4 Corsairs was deployed on USS Princeton to the waters off Korea from 30 May-12 September 1951. The squadron lost 4 F4Us and 3 pilots killed during this deployment. In June 1952 VF-821 now re-equipped with F9F-6 Cougars was again deployed to Korea on USS Essex under the command of Damon W. Cooper. The deployment ended on 6 February 1953 without the squadron losing any aircraft. Redesignated as VF-143, was embarked on the USS Philippine Sea in 1955. VF-143 was embarked on the USS Hancock for a western Pacific deployment from 6 April to 18 September 1957. VF-143 was reactivated in June, 1962 at N.A.S. Miramar, and embarked aboard the USS Constellation, CVA-64 later that year. *Their squadron insignia changed to the 'Griffin' and they were called the 'Pukin Dogs'. Two-in-one: these mixing glasses are both shakers and serving glasses. Made from 100% glass, they're crystal clear and look sleek. The solid-glass base also minimizes the risk of tipping and spilling the drink. They're more narrow at the bottom for a more comfortable grip and easier carrying. .: One size: 16oz (0.473 l) .: Material: 100% clear glass .: Heavy solid glass base minimizes spilling .: Durable construction