VF-143
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Fighter Squadron 143 or VF-143, also known as the World Famous Pukin' Dogs,[1] is 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 deactivated on 1 April 1958.[2]In June 1962, the squadron was reactivated, and currently is flying the F/A-18E as part of Carrier Air Wing 7 at Naval Air Station Oceana.[3]
Quick Facts Fighter Squadron 143, Active ...
Fighter Squadron 143 | |
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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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