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VMF(N)-532
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Marine Night Fighter Squadron 532 (VMF(N)-532) was a United States Marine Corps night fighter squadron that was commissioned during World War II. The squadron, which flew the F4U-2 Corsair, was the second night fighter squadron commissioned by the Marine Corps, the first to fly a single-seat, radar-equipped night fighter, and the only Marine squadron to fly the F4U-2 in combat.[3] VMF(N)-532 saw extensive combat operations throughout 1944 in support of Marine Corps operations at Kwajalein Atoll and the Mariana Islands.[4][5] The squadron was decommissioned on 31 May 1947, as part of the post-war draw down of the service.[6] Since then, no other Marine Corps squadron has carried the lineage and honors of VMF(N)-532.
Quick Facts Marine Night Fighter Squadron 532, Active ...
Marine Night Fighter Squadron 532 | |
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![]() VMF(N)-532 Insignia circa 1943 | |
Active | 1 Apr 1943 – 31 May 1947[1] |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Night fighter squadron |
Role | Air interdiction |
Garrison/HQ | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | "Night Fighters" |
Colors | BU |
Engagements | World War II * Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign * Mariana and Palau Islands campaign |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4U-2 Corsair F6F-3N Hellcat F7F-2N Tigercat[2] |
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