Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 (VMFA-214) is a United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron that currently flies the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. The squadron's home field is Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, and it is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). [1]

Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214) was originally commissioned on 1 July 1942, at Ewa Field, on the island of Oahu, in the Hawaiian Island group. Initially...

VMF-214 was a newly reorganized squadron on just its third mission, and flying an ill-starred fighter to boot: the Vought F4U-1 Corsair, or “Bent-Wing Bird.” High atop the four-mile-tall array, squadron commander Major Gregory Boyington was feeling sorry for himself.

The Black Sheep Squadron, formally known as Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214), is an iconic symbol of heroism and unorthodox tactics during World War II. Led by the indomitable Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, this group of fearless Marine Corps pilots carved their legacy in the annals of military history.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 (VMFA-214) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit currently flying the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. The Squadron's home field is Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).

VMA-214 was initially commissioned as Marine Fighter Squadron (VMF) 214 on July 1, 1942, on Oahu, Hawaii, flying the F4F Wildcat before transitioning to the F4U-1 Corsair. The squadron completed two combat tours under the previous call-sign “Swashbucklers” before reforming as the “Black Sheep” under the leadership of U.S. Marine Corps ...

Ajet international flight VF214 connects Saudi Arabia and Turkey, flying Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (SAW). This flight takes off from Riyadh, King Khalid Terminal 3 at 04:00 on March 6, landing at Istanbul, Sabiha Gokcen at 08:30 on March 6. Flight time is 4h 30m.

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA)-214 is currently one of four AV-8B Harrier squadrons assigned to Marine Aircraft Group-13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Its mission is to provide close-air support, conduct armed reconnaissance and limited air-defense for Marine expeditionary forces.

On July 1, 1942 Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214) was commissioned at Ewa Field with two officers, twenty enlisted men, and several F2A fighters under Commanding Officer (C. O.) George F. Britt. Initially nicknamed "Swashbucklers".

From its harsh environment operated a Navy F6F Hellcat squadron (VF-40) as well no less than five USMC Corsair squadrons to include the famous VF-214 “The Black Sheep.” The first landing at the newly built strip was September 24, 1943 by …