VMFA-531

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531
VMFA-531 Insignia
Active16 November 1942 – 27 March 1992
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeFighter/Attack
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)"Grey Ghosts"
Tail CodeEC
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
LtCol Robert P. Keller
LtCol John F. Goodman
LtCol Keith Stalder
Aircraft flown
BomberLockheed PV-1 Ventura
Douglas SBD Dauntless
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
FighterGrumman F7F Tigercat
Douglas F3D Skynight
Douglas F4D Skyray
McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II
McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
TrainerNorth American SNJ
Brewster SB2A Buccaneer

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.