VMA-133

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Marine Attack Squadron 133

VMA-133 Insignia
Active Unknown — 1992
Country United States
Branch USMC
Type Fighter squadron
Role Close air support
Air interdiction
Part of Marine Aircraft Group 42
4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQ NAS Alameda
Nickname Dragons

Marine Attack Squadron 133 (VMA-133) was an A-4 Skyhawk fighter squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the “Dragons”, was part of Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing in the Marine Forces Reserve and was based out of Naval Air Station Alameda, California. They were deactivated in 1992 as part of the post Cold War drawdown of the U.S. Military.

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Crewmen loading Mk-81 bombs on to an A-4 Skyhawk from VMA-133
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Crewmen loading Mk-81 bombs on to an A-4 Skyhawk from VMA-133

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