Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142)

Established as Fighter Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE (VF-791) on 1 Nov 1949. Called to Active duty on 20 Jul 1950. Redesignated Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-142) "Fighting Falcons" on 4 Feb 1953. Fighter Squadron NINETY SIX (VF-96) on 1 Jun 1962. Disestablished on 1 Dec 1975.

Insignia approval date unknown. Falcon insignia was created in early 1953 when the squadron transitioned to F9F-6 Cougar. US made, schiffli embroidery.

Deployments.
3 Feb 1954-4 Aug 1954, CV-15 USS Randolph, CVG-14, Grumman F9F-6 Cougar
3 Jun 1955-3 Feb 1956, CV-21 USS Boxer, CVG-14, Grumman F9F-6 Cougar
21 Jan 1957-25 Jul 1957, CVA-12 USS Hornet, CVG-14, North American FJ-3M Fury
3 Jan 1959-27 Jul 1959, CVA-61 USS Ranger, CVG-14, Vought F8U-1 Crusader
14 May 1960-15 Dec 1960, CVA-34 USS Oriskany, CVG-14, Vought F8U-2 Crusader
11 Aug 1961-1 Nov 1961, CVA-63 USS Kitty Hawk, CVG-11, Vought F8U-2 Crusader