VMFA-212

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212
VMFA-212 Unit insignia
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Active1 March 1942 – 11 March 2008
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)"Lancers" (since 1963)
Hell Hounds (1942-45)
The Musketeers (1945)
Devil Cats (1950-63)
Motto(s)"Train to Fight, Fight to Win!"
Tail CodeBD 1946

LD 1947-1957

WD 1957-2008
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
LtCol Harold "Indian Joe" Bauer
Hugh M. Elwood
Timothy F. Ghormley
Aircraft flown
AttackAD Skyraider
Douglas A-4B Skyhawk
FighterGrumman F4F Wildcat
Vought AU-1 Corsair
North American FJ-4B Fury
Vought F8U Crusader
McDonnell-Douglas F-4J, F-4J/S, F-4S Phantom II
McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 (VMFA-212) was a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Most recently known as the "Lancers", the squadron was last based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW). VMFA-212 has an extensive combat history having participated in combat operations during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Due to a re-organization within Marine aviation, the squadron was deactivated in 2008.