VMM-561
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 561 (VMM-561) was a medium-lift squadron of the United States Marine Corps flying the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey. Known as the "Pale Horse", it was part of Marine Aircraft Group 16 and based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California. They were scheduled to move to Okinawa in 2012.[1] The squadron previously served as a training unit during the Vietnam War but was previously deactivated with the retirement of the HUSS from active service.
Quick Facts Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 561, Active ...
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 561 | |
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Active | 31 January 1967ā27 October 1969 2 December 2010ā7 July 2012 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
Role | Assault Support, CASEVAC |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 16 |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
Nickname(s) | "Pale Horse" |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Warren J. Curry |
Insignia | |
Theme song | Paint It Black |
Tail Code | PH |
Aircraft flown | |
Multirole helicopter | UH-34 Sea Horse Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey |
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