Two Navy squadrons have held the designation VF-143. The first VF-143 was established on 20 July 1950 as VF-821 redesignated VF-143 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 1 April 1958. The second VF-143 was established in 1950, was eventually redesignated VFA-143, and is the subject of this article.

Fighter Squadron 821 (VF-821) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. History: 20 July 1950: U.S. Naval Air Reserve squadron VF-821 "Kingpins" called to active duty; 4 February 1953: redesignated VF-143; 1 April 1958: disestablished.

In July 1950, a New Orleans based reserve squadron, Fighter Squadron 821 (VF-821), was called to active duty two months after hostilities began in Korea. Following that cruise, the squadron...

In July 1950, a New Orleans based reserve squadron, Fighter Squadron 821 (VF-821), was called to active duty two months after hostilities began in Korea. Following that cruise, the squadron returned to the U.S. and transitioned to F-9 Panthers.

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.

In July 1950, a New Orleans based reserve squadron, Fighter Squadron 821 (VF-821), was called to active duty two months after hostilities began in Korea. Following that cruise, the squadron returned to the U.S. and transitioned to F-9 Panthers. VF-821 then deployed again to Korea.

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The “Dogs” history dates back to 20 July 1950 as VF-821. The unit was deployed to the Korean War twice with F4U Corsairs. 1953, the unit was re-designated VF-123 and transitioned to F9F Panther.

James Hughes, Jr. Class of 1949 Lieutenant (j.g.), US Navy Chateaugay, New York August 9, 1951 (24 years old) KIA, Korea, Fighter Squadron (VF) 821, Fixed Wing, USNA 16th Company

This is a Rare, Large, US Navy Korean War VF-821 Jacket Patch as worn on the USS Princeton and the USS Essex. Originally established as a Naval Reserve squadron VF-821 on 20 July 1950 it was redesignated VF-143, and the Squadron Insignia Changed, on 4 February 1953.