VMF-113
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Marine Fighter Squadron 113 (VMF-113) was a fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps during World War II and in the Marine Forces Reserve until 1965. Known as the "Whistling Devils", the squadron participated in aerial combat over the Marshall Islands in 1944 and took part in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. It was decommissioned on 30 April 1947 following the end of World War II but was reactivated in the Reserves a few years later only to be deactivated for the last time in 1965.
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Quick Facts Marine Fighter Squadron 113, Active ...
Marine Fighter Squadron 113 | |
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Active | 1 January 1943 – 30 April 1947 N/A – 22 October 1965 |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Fighter squadron |
Role | Air interdiction |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Whistling Devils |
Tail Code | NK |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Okinawa |
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