VMFA-211
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) is a United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron, currently consisting of F-35B Lightning II stealth STOVL strike fighter jets. Known as the "Wake Island Avengers" and the "Bastion Defenders", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
Quick Facts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Active ...
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 | |
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Active | 1 January 1937 – present[1] |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 13 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Yuma |
Nickname(s) | "Wake Island Avengers" |
Tail Code | CF |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Wake Island * Bougainville campaign (1943–45) * Philippines campaign (1944–45) * Battle of the Bismarck Sea * Battle of Leyte Gulf Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom * Camp Bastion attack Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol. Jesse M. Peppers |
Executive Officer | Maj. Michael D. Watts |
Notable commanders | Gen. Vernon E. Megee LtCol. Christopher K. Raible |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | AD-4N Skyraider (1952–57) A-4 Skyhawk (1957–89) AV-8B Harrier II (1985–2016) |
Fighter | Grumman F3F-2 (1937–42) Brewster F2A-3 F4F Wildcat (1941–43) F4U Corsair (1943–52) F-35B Lightning II (2016–present) |
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