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| Marine Fighting Squadron 452 | |
|---|---|
 VMF-452 Insignia | |
| Active | - 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) | "Sky Raiders" |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Okinawa |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | George C. Axtell |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F4U-4 Corsair |
Marine Fighting Squadron 452 (VMF-452) was a fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was commissioned and fought during World War II. Known as the "Sky Raiders", they flew the F4U Corsair, and the Grumman TBF Avenger, fell under the command of Marine Carrier Group 5 (MCVG-5) and fought in the Battle of Okinawa. The squadron is best known for being aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13) when she was severely damaged by Japanese kamikaze planes of the coast of Okinawa on 19 March 1945. VMF-452 was deactivated on 31 December 1949 and has remained in an inactive status since.