VM-133 Marine Attack Squadron 133

VMA-133 "Dragons" Patch

VMA-133 was a U.S. Marine Corps reserve fighter squadron. Known as the "Dragons", the squadron was part of Marine Aircraft Group 42 of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. The Dragons flew the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. VMA-133 was deactivated in 1992.

History: During WWII the squadron was known as Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 133 (VMTB-133) and originated out of El Toro in San Diego and Ewa Field in Hawaii. The squadron saw action during the Bouganville and Philippine campaigns. VMTB-133 was deactivated on August 1, 1945.

6 Douglas A-4F Skyhawks of VMA-133 (Dragons) in July 1985 -- Provided by Mr. Robert M. Cieri.
13 on the line with San Francisco in the background -- March 1981
NAS Alameda flight line, March 1981

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Photo Credits:

 Provided by Mr. Robert M. Cieri and Mr. Mark Pogue.