 VF-53

Fighter Squadron 53, or VF-53 "Iron Angels" was an aviation unit of the United States Navy in service from 20 July 1950 to 29 January 1971.Originally established as reserve squadron VF-721 on 20 July 1950, it was redesignated as VF-141 on 4 February 1953 and then redesignated as VF-53 on 15 October 1963.