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]

VMF-214 was reformed on 29 January 1944 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Goleta, near Santa Barbara, California. They deployed aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13) on 4 February 1945. Their...

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.

2022年3月28日 · As part of the transition from the AV-8B Harrier to the F-35B Lightning II, Marine Attack Squadron 214 was re-designated as VMFA-214. The F-35B Lightning II is replacing the AV-8B Harrier...

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).

In Feb 1957, VMA-214 became the first Marine squadron to be certified for “special weapons delivery”: dropping nuclear weapons. This unit had produced thirteen combat Aces as of 2020 and participated in direct action in twenty-six campaigns from WWII to the present.

On August 4, 1943 F4U Corsairs from VMF-214 led by Burnett and Synar participated in a multi-service mission fighter sweep over the Central Solomons. During the air combat, Charles Lanphier claimed one victory.

VMF-214 was reformed on January 29, 1944 at Marine Corps Air Station Santa Barbara near Goleta, California. They deployed aboard the USS FRANKLIN (CV-13) on February 4, 1945 to join on-going operations on Okinawa. On March 19, a Japanese bomber hit the USS Franklin.

2024年10月18日 · During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps formed a fighter squadron that would become one of the most famous in military aviation history—the “Black Sheep” Squadron, officially known as Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214).