On February 15,1959, the original Red Rippers were disestablished, but when VF-43 was redesignated as VF-11 on the following day, they decided to adopt the traditions and insignia of the Red Rippers.
The original Red Rippers were disestablished. This was on February 15,1959. They decided to adopt the traditions and insignia of the Red Rippers. VF-43 was redesignated as VF-11 on the following day.