Marine Air Control Squadron 7
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Marine Air Control Squadron 7 (MACS-7) was a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. The squadron provided aerial surveillance and ground-controlled interception and saw action most notably during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II and the Vietnam War. They were last based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and fell under the command of Marine Air Control Group 38 (MACG-38) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
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Marine Air Control Squadron 7 | |
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Active | 1 Apr 1944 – Sept 1998 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Aviation Command & Control |
Role | Aerial surveillance & Air traffic control |
Nickname(s) | "The Guiding Hand" Prosecute (callsign) Moonman (Vietnam) |
Engagements | World War II Gulf War |
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