VF-124 (1950–1958) explained

Unit Name:Fighter Squadron 124
Dates:20 July 1950 – 10 April 1958
Country:United States
Role:Fighter aircraft
Command Structure:Inactive
Nickname:Stingarees
Battles:Korean War

Fighter Squadron 124 or VF-124 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Reserve Squadron VF-874 it was called to active duty on 20 July 1950, redesignated VF-124 on 4 February 1953, it was disestablished on 10 April 1958.[1]

Operational history

VF-874 equipped with F4U-4 Corsairs was deployed on in Korean waters from 29 May to 20 November 1951. During this deployment VF-874 lost 11 aircraft and 2 pilots.[2]

VF-874 deployed on to Korean waters from 31 October 1952 – 22 April 1953, two aircraft were lost during this deployment.[2]

VF-124 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 12 (CVG-12) aboard during the Far Eastern cruise from 10 August 1955 to 15 March 1956.

Aircraft assignment

See also

Notes and References

  1. 6 October 2016.
  2. Book: Campbell, Douglas. U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and MATS Aircraft Lost During the Korean War. Lulu.com. 2013. 9781304610737. 20–5.