During a stormy night in 1948, a junior pilot from VS-24 drew a chalk figure of a lightning-struck cat on the ready room briefing board.During a stormy storm·y adj. storm·i·er, storm·i·est 1. Subject to, characterized by, or affected by storms; tempestuous. 2. night in 1948, a junior pilot from VS-24 drew a chalk figure of a lightning-struck cat on the ready room briefing board. The figure stayed there through the night while the squadron A squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or warships. Army and Marines A cavalry squadron (horse or armoured) typically consists of three to five troops. flew successful multiple sorties through the bad weather. Today, the "Duty Cat" is incorporated into a flag and patches, and has become the squadron's symbol of safety. |
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