VS-33 Sea Control Squadron – «The Screwbirds»

Sea Control Squadron 33 (VS-33), known as the «Screwbirds», served extensively during the Vietnam War as part of the U.S. Navy’s anti-submarine and carrier-based surveillance forces. Flying the Grumman S-2E Tracker, the squadron operated from aircraft carriers including the USS Bennington in the Gulf of Tonkin, conducting anti-submarine patrols, maritime reconnaissance, and sea control missions in support of American naval operations off the coast of Vietnam. The squadron’s humorous «Screwbirds» mascot became a recognizable symbol among its crews and reflected the strong esprit de corps typical of U.S. Navy aviation units during the war.


Zippo featuring the insignia of U.S. Navy Sea Control Squadron 33 (VS-33) mounted on the front side, accompanied by the hand engraved initials «E /» on the lid. The reverse side is hand engraved with the squadron’s distinctive «Screwbirds» cartoon mascot.

  • Model:

    chrome plated brushed, five barrel hinge

  • Year:

    1968

  • Status:

    in collection

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