Jump to content

USMC Air Squadrons Marine Fixed Wing 'VM' Squadrons Cold War/Vietnam Era


Salvage Sailor
 Share

Recommended Posts

Salvage Sailor

Aloha Everyone,

 

This is a catch-all topic similar to those on the Navy boards for posting your 'VM' type USMC Squadron patches on one thread.

Feel free to add your own to the topic.

 

VMA-222 Light Attack Squadron

USMC VMA 222 001.jpg

USMC VMA 222 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMAQ-2 PLAYBOYS - Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2

USMC VMAQ 2 001.jpg

USMC VMAQ 2 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMR-153 Air Transport Squadron - Hermes - Hercules

VMR 153 001.jpg

VMR 153 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMA(AW)-224 BENGALS - Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (Now VMFA(AW)-224)

VMFA(AW) 224 001.jpg

VMFA(AW) 224 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sorry, but this is bugging me. The "V" when used to designate USN or USMC squadrons stands for "heavier than air" or "fixed wing" depending on the era, as opposed to "Z" which meant "lighter than air" back in the day or "H" which now stands for "Helicopter". "V" does not mean "vertical". Jeffro

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for starting the thread by the way. I always like to see the USN & USMC squadron patch thread topics. Jeffro

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

Sorry, but this is bugging me. The "V" when used to designate USN or USMC squadrons stands for "heavier than air" or "fixed wing" depending on the era, as opposed to "Z" which meant "lighter than air" back in the day or "H" which now stands for "Helicopter". "V" does not mean "vertical". Jeffro

 

Point taken Jeffro although I do have fixed wing in the title too. Edited out the vertical.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMA(AW)-224 BENGALS - Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (Now VMFA(AW)-224)

 

This came with the other Bengals patch posted above

 

VMA(AW)-224 BENGALS - Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (Now VMFA(AW)-224)

VMFA(AW) 224 003.jpg

VMFA(AW) 224 004.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMAQ-2 PLAYBOYS - Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2

 

Their predecessor, VMCJ-2 photo reconnaissance and electronic warfare squadron

 

Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VMCJ-2) History http://www.mcara.us/VMCJ-2.html

USMC VMCJ 2 001.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMO-1 Marine Observation Squadron 1 In service 1943 to 1993

USMC VMO 1 001.jpg

USMC VMO 1 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMFA-134 SMOKE, Reserve Squadron, El Toro Phantoms

 

The last redesignation of the squadron occurred on October 1, 1983 as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 134 with transition to the F-4 Phantom II and a new assignment to Marine Aircraft Group 46.

VMFA 134 SMOKE 001.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMFT-401 SNIPERS - Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401

 

MARINE ADVERSARIES

 

All "Sniper" pilots are air combat tactics instructors and most are graduates of "Top Gun" or the Marine Corps' Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course. Additionally, the squadron is manned by a United States Air Force F-15C pilot serving as an exchange officer. http://www.mcasyuma.marines.mil/Commands/Marine-Fighter-Training-Squadron-401/

VMFT 401 SNIPERS 001.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMGR-252 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252

USMC VMGR 252 001.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMT-18 DEVIL PUPS - Flight Training Squadron, Saufley Field, NAS Pensacola 1950's

USMC VMT 18 000.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

VMC-2 1952 to 1955 (redesignated VMCJ-2 in 1955, post #9 above)

 

VMC-2 was the original composite squadron in Marine Corps aviation. It was commissioned at Cherry Point on 15 September 1952 evolving from the former Airborne Early Warning and Electronic Counter Measures section of the Wing Headquarters Squadron.

USMC VMC 2 001.jpg

USMC VMC 2 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
Salvage Sailor

VMFAT-201 HAWKS, F-4 Phantom training squadron disestablished in 1974

USMC VMFAT 201 HAWKS 001.jpg

USMC VMFAT 201 HAWKS 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor
On 7/2/2017 at 5:10 PM, Salvage Sailor said:

VMA(AW)-224 BENGALS - Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (Now VMFA(AW)-224)

 

Another version of VMA(AW)-224 BENGALS

 

In 1965, the Bengals deployed to South Vietnam as part of the United States' buildup during the Vietnam War. For nearly a year the Bengals operated their “Scooters” from the expeditionary field at Chu Lai. On November 1, 1966, the squadron acquired the Grumman A-6 Intruder and was re-designated as Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224 (VMA(AW)-224).

USMC VMAAW 224 001.jpg

 

USMC VMAAW 224 002.jpg

 

Another version, not certain if this is VMA(AW)-224 or VMFA(AW)-224

 

USMC VMAW 224 001.jpg

 

USMC VMAW 224 002.jpg

 

VMA(AW)-224 BENGALS Vietnam era sticker and Intruder patch

 

In 1965, the Bengals deployed to South Vietnam as part of the United States' buildup during the Vietnam War. For nearly a year the Bengals operated their “Scooters” from the expeditionary field at Chu Lai. On November 1, 1966, the squadron acquired the Grumman A-6 Intruder and was re-designated as Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224 (VMA(AW)-224).

 

USMC VMA AW 224 003.jpg

 

USMC VMA AW 224 004.jpg

 

USMC VMA AW 224 005.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

Vietnam Era Stickers

 

VMA-533 HAWKS, Skyhawks & VMFA-115 ABLE EAGLES, Phantom II's

USMC VMA 533 Sticker 001.jpg

 

USMC VMFA 115 Sticker 001.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...