Fighter Squadron 781 (VF-781)

Established as Fighter Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE (VF-781) "The Pacemakers" on 1 Jul 1946. Called to active duty on 2 Aug 1950. Redesignated Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE (VF-121) on 4 Feb 1953. Disestablished on 26 Sep 1980.

Insignia approved by CNO on 31 Jan 1951. Japanese made.

Deployments.
10 May 1951-17 Dec 1951, CV-31 USS Bon Homme Richard, CVG-102, Grumman F9F-2B Panther
15 Oct 1952-18 May 1953, CV-34 USS Oriskany, CVG-102, Grumman F9F-5 Panther