Attack Squadron 125 | |
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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 |
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]
A second, unrelated, squadron was designated VA-125 in 1956.[1]
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]