VF-121
VF-121 (Fighter Squadron 121) of the US Navy was a former Pacific Fleet Replacement Air Group (RAG) unit. Originally established on 1 July 1946, as VF-781, it was redesignated as VF-121 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 30 September 1980. On 11 April 1958 it changed duty from Fleet Squadron to Fleet Replacement Squadron and was later charged with the training of Navy F-4 Phantom flight and maintenance crews.
| Fighter Squadron 121 | |
|---|---|
VF-121 squadron insignia | |
| Active | 1 July 1946 – 30 September 1980 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Replacement Air Group |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Pacemakers |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Grumman F9F-2/5 Panther North American FJ-2/-3 Fury Grumman F9F-6/8 Cougar McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee Grumman F11F-1 Tiger Douglas F3D-2T2 Skynight McDonnell F3H Demon McDonnell Douglas F-4B/J/N/S Phantom |
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