VMF-911

Marine Fighter Squadron 911

VMF-911 Insignia
Active June 25, 1944 - March 15, 1946
Country United States
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Type Fighter squadron
Role Air interdiction
Part of Inactive
Nickname(s) Devilcats

Marine Fighter Squadron 911 (VMF-911) was an aircraft squadron of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Known as the “Devilcats”, it served as a training squadron during the war, and was deactivated in early 1946.

History

World War II

VMF-911 was formed on June 25, 1944, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Airfield Kinston, North Carolina, under Major James B. Moore. Initial training was on the F4U Corsair but 911 transitioned to the F7F Tigercat in February 1945, the second Marine Corps squadron to receive the twin-engine Grumman (after VMFN-531; see Location and Allowance of US Naval Aircraft, 13 February 1945). In mid-August 1945, led by Major Robert T. Kingsbury, 911 was sent to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California from which it was to deploy to Okinawa, Japan to support Operation Downfall the planned invasion of Japan.[1]

Following Japan's surrender, VMF-911 aviators, aircraft, and a small number of ground personnel deployed from Miramar to Okinawa. Upon arrival, the squadron’s assets and personnel were absorbed by VMF-312 and remained so until their return to the United States in February 1946. During its time overseas, VMF-312 adopted the Devilcat insignia and nickname. The squadron was disestablished on March 15, 1946.

See also

References

Notes
  1. ↑ Reed Lost Black Sheep, p.84-85.
Bibliography
  • Crowder, Michael J. (2000). United States Marine Corps Aviation Squadron Lineage, Insignia & History - Volume One - The Fighter Squadrons. Paducah, KY: Turner Publishing Company. ISBN 1-56311-926-9. 
  • Rottman, Gordon L. (2002). U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle - Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War, 1939 - 1945.’’. Greenwood Press. ISBN 0-313-31906-5. 
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