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| Marine Attack Squadron 123 | |
|---|---|
 VMF-123 Insignia | |
| Active | 7 Sep 1942 – 10 Sep 1945 2 May 1946 – 31 Oct 1965[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Role | Air interdiction |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Eight Balls Flying Eight Balls |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Guadalcanal * Battle of Iwo Jima * Battle of Okinawa |
Marine Attack Squadron 123 (VMA-123) was a fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps during World War II and later transitioned to an attack squadron in the Marine Forces Reserve. Known as the "Flying Eight Balls," the squadron fought at Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa and served as a training squadron for replacement pilots during the Korean War. The squadron was decommissioned on 31 October 1965 at Naval Air Station Los Alamitos.[1]
- ^ a b "Index for 1965 United States Marine Corps Bound Diaries". National Archives Catalog. United States Marine Corps. 1966. p. 48. Retrieved 27 January 2022.