| Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 | |
|---|---|
 VMFA-212 Unit insignia Courtesy of www.military-graphics.com | |
| Active | 1 March 1942 – 11 March 2008 |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Part of | Inactive |
| 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 Code | BD 1946
LD 1947-1957 WD 1957-2008 |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | LtCol Harold "Indian Joe" Bauer Hugh M. Elwood Timothy F. Ghormley |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | AD Skyraider Douglas A-4B Skyhawk |
| Fighter | Grumman 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.