Second VA-54 (U.S. Navy)

Attack Squadron 54
Active26 March 1945 – 1 April 1958
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleAttack
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Copperheads
Hell's Angels
EngagementsKorean War

Attack Squadron 54 (VA-54) was an attack squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as Bomber Fighter Squadron VBF-153 on 26 March 1945, redesignated Fighter Squadron VF-61A (VF-16A) on 15 November 1946, redesignated VF-152 on 15 July 1948, and VF-54 on 15 February 1950. It was finally redesignated VA-54 on 15 June 1956. The squadron was disestablished on 1 April 1958. It was the second squadron to be designated VA-54, the first VA-54 was disestablished on 1 December 1949.

The squadron's insignia changed several times over its lifetime, ending up as a devil's head with naval aviation wings. Its nickname was the Copperheads until 1951, and Hell's Angels thereafter.