VMFA(AW)-332
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VMFA(AW)-332 Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 was a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Moonlighters", the squadron was based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina as part of Marine Aircraft Group 31 (MAG-31), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The squadron flew its last flight in the F/A-18 Hornet on 30 March 2007. At the time of their deactivation, they held the longest streak of mishap-free flight hours for a tactical jet squadron at 109,000 hours.[1]
Quick Facts Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332, Active ...
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 | |
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Active | 1 June 1943 – 30 March 2007 |
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Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Moonlighters |
Tail Code | EA |
Engagements | World War II Operation Allied Force Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Douglas AD-1 Skyraider Douglas A4D Skyhawk Grumman A-6 Intruder |
Bomber | Douglas SBD Dauntless Grumman TBM Avenger |
Fighter | Grumman F6F Hellcat Vought F4U Corsair McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18D Hornet |
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