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.
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
See also List of squadrons in the Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Second VA-125 (U.S. Navy) Attack aircraft List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons History of the United States Navy
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