VF-124

VF-124, also known as the "Gunfighters," was a United States Navy fighter squadron established in August 1948. Its primary mission throughout much of its history was as a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), responsible for training pilots and maintenance personnel for the F-8 Crusader and later the F-14 Tomcat. Based at NAS Miramar in California, VF-124 played a key role in preparing naval aviators for carrier operations during the Cold War era. The squadron was disestablished in 1994 following the retirement of the F-14 Tomcat from the Pacific Fleet.