VA-125 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Reserve Attack Squadron VA-55E, most likely during the activation of the Naval Air Reserve in 1946. It remained in an inactive status until January 1950, when it was redesignated VA-923. The squadron was called to active duty on 20 July 1950. It was redesignated VA-125 on 4 February 1953, and disestablished on 10 April 1958. Its nickname was the Rough Raiders from 1952 onward.[1]
| Attack Squadron 125 | |
|---|---|
_c1955.jpg) VA-125 AD-5 Skyraider aboard the USS Hancock c.1955 | |
| Active | 1946 - 10 April 1958 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Attack |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | TBM Avenger AM Mauler AD Skyraider |
A second, unrelated, squadron was designated VA-125 in 1956.[1]
Significant events edit
Home port assignments edit
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
- NAS St. Louis – Assigned prior to 1950. Exact date unknown.
- NAS San Diego – 02 Aug 1950
- NAS Miramar – Jan 1952
Aircraft assignment edit
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]
- TBM Avenger – Prior to 1950. Exact date unknown.
- AM Mauler – 1950
- AD-2 Skyraider – Sep 1950
- AD-4Q Skyraider – Oct 1950
- AD-4 Skyraider – Dec 1950
- AD-3 Skyraider – Dec 1950
- AD-4B Skyraider – Jun 1953
- AD-4NA Skyraider – Sep 1953
- AD-6 Skyraider – Oct 1954
- AD-7 Skyraider – Jan 1957
See also edit
References edit
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
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