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Fighter Squadron 123 (VF-123) Established as Fighter Squadron EIGHT SEVEN THREE (VF-871) in 1949 and called to active duty on 20 Jul 1950. Redesignated Fighter Squadron ONE TWO THREE (VF-123) “Blue Racers” on 4 Feb 1953, Fighter Squadron FIVE THREE (VF-53) on 15 Apr 1958; Fighter Squadron ONE FORTY THREE (VF-143) (2nd) on 20 Jun 1963. Grumman F9F-2 Panther, 1953-1954 Grumman F9F-6/8 Cougar, 1954-1958 Insignia (2nd version) slightly modified in 1955.

Fighter Squadron 123 (VF-123)

Established as Fighter Squadron EIGHT SEVEN THREE (VF-871) in 1949 and called to active duty on 20 Jul 1950. Redesignated Fighter Squadron ONE TWO THREE (VF-123) “Blue Racers” on 4 Feb 1953, Fighter Squadron FIVE THREE (VF-53) on 15 Apr 1958; Fighter Squadron ONE FORTY THREE (VF-143) (2nd) on 20 Jun 1963.

Grumman F9F-2 Panther, 1953-1954
Grumman F9F-6/8 Cougar, 1954-1958

Insignia (2nd version) slightly modified in 1955.
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Album name:AFushi / USN 0120-139
Inscription:VF 123
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Date added:Jul 28, 2013
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