| Marine Fighting Squadron 222 | |
|---|---|
 VMF-222’s Insignia | |
| Active | 1 March 1942 – 31 December 1949 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Role | Air interdiction Close air support |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | "Flying Deuces" "SeaBee Air Force"[1] |
| Engagements | World War II * Solomons Islands Campaign * Philippines campaign (1944–45) * Battle of Okinawa |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | SNJ Texan F4U-4 Corsair |
Marine Fighting Squadron 222 (VMF-222) was a fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was activated and fought during World War II. Known as "The Flying Deuces," they fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) and fought in many areas of the Pacific War, including the Philippines campaign (1944–45) and the Battle of Okinawa. During the war, the squadron was credited with shooting down 53 enemy aircraft and was the sister squadron to VMF-215.[2] They were deactivated on 31 December 1949.[3]
- ^ "VMF-222". www.flightsuits.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2007. Retrieved 16 December 2007.
- ^ Foster Hell in the Heavens, p.19.
- ^ "Fighting Squadrons of the USMC in WWII". History of Marine Corps Aviation. www.acepilots.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2007.