VAH-123

Heavy Attack Squadron 123
Two VAH-123 A-3Bs in the 1960s
Active15 June 1957-1 February 1971
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleAttack
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Professionals
Aircraft flown
AttackP-2 Neptune
F-3D Skynight
F-9 Cougar
A-3 Skywarrior

VAH-123, nicknamed the Professionals from 1961 onward, was a Heavy Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. It was established on 15 June 1957 as Heavy Attack Training Unit, Pacific (HATUPAC). On 29 June 1959 it was redesignated as VAH-123. The squadron was disestablished on 1 February 1971, after eleven years of service.[1]

  1. ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). "VAH-123" (pdf). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons. Vol. 1. Washington, DC: Naval Historical Center. p. 301.