| Marine Fighting Squadron 215 | |
|---|---|
 VMF-215’s Insignia | |
| Active |
|
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Role | Air interdiction Close air support |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | "Fighting Corsairs" |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Empress Augusta Bay |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | SBD Dauntless |
| Fighter | F4F Wildcat F4U Corsair F6F Hellcat |
Marine Fighting Squadron 215 (VMF-215) was a fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was commissioned and fought during World War II. Known as "The Fighting Corsairs", the squadron fought in many areas of the Pacific War, including the Battle of Bougainville. During its four-and-a-half month tour, the squadron was credited with shooting down 137 enemy aircraft, fourth most in Marine Corps aviation history.[1][2]
Following the surrender of Japan, the squadron was decommissioned on 13 November 1946.[3] The squadron was reactivated in the Marine Forces Reserve and based out of Naval Air Station Olathe, Kansas until being decommissioned again on 30 January 1970.
- ^ Sherrod 1952, pp. 430.
- ^ Mersky 1993, pp. 35.
- ^ Crowder 2000, pp. 75.