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VMF(N)-534
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Marine Night Fighter Squadron 534 (VMF(N)-534) was a United States Marine Corps night fighter squadron that was commissioned during World War II. It was the fourth night fighter squadron commissioned in the service[2] and participated in limited combat operations throughout 1944 and 1945 during Marine Corps operations over Kwajalein Atoll and the Mariana Islands.[3][4] The squadron was decommissioned on 31 May 1947, as part of the post-war draw down of the service. Since then, no other Marine Corps squadron has carried the lineage and honors of VMF(N)-534.
Quick Facts Marine Night Fighter Squadron 534, Active ...
Marine Night Fighter Squadron 534 | |
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![]() VMF(N)-534 Insignia | |
Active | 1 Oct 1943 – 31 May 1947[1] |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Night fighter squadron |
Role | Air interdiction |
Garrison/HQ | Inactive |
Colors | WF (WWII) BV (1946-47) |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F6F-3N Hellcat F7F-2N Tigercat |
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