| Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 243 | |
|---|---|
 VMSB-243 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 June 1942 – 25 September 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Dive Bomber squadron |
| Role | Reconnaissance Air Interdiction Close air support |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Flying Goldbricks |
| Engagements | World War II * Bougainville campaign (1943-45) * Philippines campaign (1944–45) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | SBD Dauntless |
Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 243 (VMSB-243) was a dive bomber squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the "Flying Goldbricks", fought in World War II during the Battle of Bougainville and later in the Philippines campaign (1944–45). They were deactivated shortly after the end of the war on 25 September 1945.