VF-121

Fighter Squadron 121
VF-121 squadron insignia
Active1 July 1946 – 30 September 1980
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeReplacement Air Group
RoleFighter
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Pacemakers
EngagementsKorean War
Aircraft flown
FighterGrumman F9F-2/5 Panther
North American FJ-2/-3 Fury
Grumman F9F-6/8 Cougar
McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee
Grumman F11F-1 Tiger
Douglas F3D-2T2 Skynight
McDonnell F3H Demon
McDonnell Douglas F-4B/J/N/S Phantom

VF-121 (Fighter Squadron 121) of the United States Navy was a former Pacific Fleet Replacement Air Group (RAG) unit. Originally established on 1 July 1946, as VF-781, it was redesignated as VF-121 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 30 September 1980. On 11 April 1958 it changed duty from Fleet Squadron to Fleet Replacement Squadron and was later charged with the training of Navy F-4 Phantom flight and maintenance crews.