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VA-125 (U.S. Navy)

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Attack Squadron 125
VA-125 AD-5 Skyraider aboard the USS Hancock c.1955
Active1946 - 10 April 1958
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeAttack
EngagementsKorean War
Aircraft flown
AttackTBM 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]

Significant events

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

Home port assignments

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The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]

Aircraft assignment

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The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]

See also

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References

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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.

  1. ^ a b c d e Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 8: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-125 to VA-153. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 194–221. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
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