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VMFA-312
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 (VMFA-312) is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Checkerboards", 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 Radio Callsign is "Check."
Quick Facts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Active ...
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 | |
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Active | 1 June 1943 - present[1] |
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Type | 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) | Checkerboards Day's Knights (World War II)[2] |
Motto(s) | "Fight's On!" |
Tail Code | DR / AC / NA |
Mascot(s) | Bulldog |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol. Matthew C. Gaede |
Executive Officer | Maj. Joshua R. Southerland |
Notable commanders | Gen. James F. Amos |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | Goodyear FG-1 Corsair Vought F4U Corsair F7F-3 Tigercat F9F Panther FJ Fury F-8 Crusader F-4 Phantom II F/A-18A/C/D Hornet |
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