Fighter Squadron 53 | |
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![]() VF-53 squadron insignia | |
Active | 20 July 1950 – 29 January 1971 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Fighter aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Iron Angels |
Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-9F-2 Panther F2H-3 Banshee F4D-1 Skyray F3H Demon F-8 Crusader |
Fighter Squadron 53, or VF-53 Iron Angels was an aviation unit of the United States Navy in service from 20 July 1950 to 29 January 1971. Originally established as reserve squadron VF-721 on 20 July 1950, it was redesignated as VF-141 on 4 February 1953 and then redesignated as VF-53 on 15 October 1963. The squadron was disestablished on 29 January 1971. It was the fourth US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-53.[1]