VMFA(AW)-224
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Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA(AW)-224) is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Fighting Bengals", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 (MAG-31) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The Bengals are the only Marine F/A-18D Hornet Squadron currently operating out of MCAS Beaufort.
Quick Facts Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Active ...
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 | |
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Active | 1 May 1942 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | All Weather Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 31 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort |
Nickname(s) | "Fighting Bengals" Fighting Wildcats (WWII)[1] |
Tail Code | WK |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Guadalcanal * Battle of Okinawa Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Joint Endeavor Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol J. Schranz |
Executive Officer | Maj Carter |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Douglas A4D Skyhawk Grumman A-6 Intruder |
Fighter | Grumman F4F Wildcat Vought F4U Corsair McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee Grumman F9F Panther McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18D Hornet |
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