VMFA-212
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 (VMFA-212) was a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Most recently known as the "Lancers", the squadron was last based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW). VMFA-212 has an extensive combat history having participated in combat operations during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Due to a re-organization within Marine aviation, the squadron was deactivated in 2008.
Quick Facts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212, Active ...
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 | |
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Active | 1 March 1942 – 11 March 2008 |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | "Lancers" (since 1963) Hell Hounds (1942-45) The Musketeers (1945) Devil Cats (1950-63) |
Motto(s) | "Train to Fight, Fight to Win!" |
Tail Code | BD 1946
LD 1947-1957 WD 1957-2008 |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Guadalcanal * Philippines campaign (1944–45) * Battle of Okinawa Korean War * Battle of Chosin Reservoir * Attack on the Sui-ho Dam Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Noble Eagle Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | LtCol Harold "Indian Joe" Bauer Hugh M. Elwood Timothy F. Ghormley |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | AD Skyraider Douglas A-4B Skyhawk |
Fighter | Grumman F4F Wildcat Vought AU-1 Corsair North American FJ-4B Fury Vought F8U Crusader McDonnell-Douglas F-4J, F-4J/S, F-4S Phantom II McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet |
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