VF-143
Fighter Squadron 143 or VF-143 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy originally established as a Naval Reserve squadron VF-821 on 20 July 1950 it was redesignated VF-143 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 1 April 1958.
| Fighter Squadron 143 | |
|---|---|
VF-143 squadron insignia | |
| Active | 20 July 1950 – 1 April 1958 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Kingpins |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F4U-4 Corsair F9F-6 Cougar FJ-3M Fury |
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