VMFA-531
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531) was a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron consisting of various types aircraft from its inception culminating with the F/A-18 Hornet. Known as the "Grey Ghosts", the squadron participated in action during World War II and the Vietnam War. They were decommissioned on 27 March 1992.
Quick Facts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531, Active ...
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 | |
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Active | 16 November 1942 – 27 March 1992 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | "Grey Ghosts" |
Tail Code | EC |
Engagements | World War II Vietnam War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | LtCol Robert P. Keller LtCol John F. Goodman LtCol Keith Stalder |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Douglas SBD Dauntless Curtiss SB2C Helldiver |
Fighter | Grumman F7F Tigercat Douglas F3D Skynight Douglas F4D Skyray McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
Trainer | North American SNJ Brewster SB2A Buccaneer |
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