VF-192

• Origins: VF-192, also known as "Golden Dragons," was originally established as VF-153 on March 26, 1945. The squadron was redesignated as VF-192 in 1950. • Korean War Service: VF-192 flew F9F-2 Panther jets and participated in combat operations during the Korean War, flying from the decks of USS Princeton (CV-37). • Hollywood Fame: VF-192 was featured in the 1954 Hollywood film "The Bridges at Toko-Ri," which depicted the squadron’s exploits during the Korean War. • Aircraft Transitions: Over its history, VF-192 operated several aircraft types, including the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, F2H Banshee, F3H Demon, F-8 Crusader, and F-4 Phantom II. • Nickname and Insignia: The squadron’s nickname, "Golden Dragons," was adopted in 1959, along with their distinctive dragon insignia. • Vietnam War Deployments: As VF-192, the unit deployed multiple times during the Vietnam War, flying combat missions off aircraft carriers in the Gulf of Tonkin. • Carrier Assignments: VF-192 served aboard many famous aircraft carriers, including USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), USS Oriskany (CV-34), and USS Coral Sea (CV-43). • Redesignations: VF-192 was redesignated as VF-114 "Aardvarks" in 1965, and its lineage later became part of VFA-192, currently flying the F/A-18 Super Hornet. • Combat Achievements: The squadron received multiple awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, for their service in Korea and Vietnam. • Legacy: Today, VFA-192 continues the traditions of VF-192 as a strike fighter squadron, upholding the "Golden Dragons" legacy in the modern U.S. Navy.