VMFA-314
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) is a United States Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II squadron. The squadron, known as the "Black Knights", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), but deploys with the US Navy's Carrier Air Wing Nine (NG).
Quick Facts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Active ...
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 | |
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Active | 1 October 1943 – 30 April 1947 1 February 1952 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Fighter/attack squadron |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 11 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Carrier Air Wing Nine |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
Nickname(s) | Black Knights Bob's Cats (World War II) |
Motto(s) | ONCE A KNIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH |
Tail Code | VW / NG |
Engagements | World War II • Battle of Okinawa Vietnam War Persian Gulf War • Operation Desert Storm Global War on Terrorism • Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War • Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Jeffrey C. Davis |
Coffee Mess Officer | Capt Joseph "ADIDAS" Johnson |
Assistant to the Coffee Mess Officer | Capt Christian "GINA" Scroggs |
Notable commanders | Homer S. Hill, Frank E. Petersen |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4U Corsair F9F Panther F4D Skyray F-4 Phantom II F/A-18 Hornet F-35C Lightning II |
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