VMA-133

Marine Attack Squadron 133
VMA-133 Insignia
Active1 May 1943 – 1 August 1945
15 April 1958 – 30 September 1992
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeFighter squadron
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Nickname(s)Dragons
Flying Eggbeaters (WWII)
Golden Gaters (Vietnam Era)
Tail CodeME
EngagementsWorld War II
Bougainville campaign (1943–45)
Philippines campaign (1944–45)
Aircraft flown
AttackDouglas A-4 Skyhawk
BomberGrumman TBF Avenger

Marine Attack Squadron 133 (VMA-133) was a reserve A-4 Skyhawk fighter squadron in the United States Marine Corps. Originally known as VMSB-133, the squadron saw combat during the World War II campaigns on Bougainville and Philippines. Following the war they became part of the Marine Forces Reserve. The squadron, also known as the "Dragons", was part of Marine Aircraft Group 42 of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and was based out of Naval Air Station Alameda, California. They were deactivated in 1992 as part of the post Cold War drawdown of the U.S. Military.