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VA 125 (U.S. Navy)

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Active
  
1946 - 10 April 1958

Branch
  
United States Navy

Engagements
  
Korean War

Country
  
United States

Type
  
Attack

VA-125 (U.S. Navy)

Attack
  
TBM Avenger AM Mauler AD Skyraider

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.

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A second, unrelated, squadron was designated VA-125 in 1956.

Significant events

  • 1 February 1953: The squadron’s commanding officer, Commander J. C. Micheel, was killed in action in Korea.

    • Home port assignments

    The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:

  • NAS St. Louis – Assigned prior to 1950. Exact date unknown.
  • NAS San Diego – 02 Aug 1950
  • NAS Miramar – Jan 1952

    • Aircraft Assignment

    The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:

  • 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

    • References

    VA-125 (U.S. Navy) Wikipedia
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