| Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 | |
|---|---|
 VMFA-533 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 October 1943 - present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 31 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort |
| Nickname(s) | Hawks Black Mac's Killers (WWII) Crystal Gazers (WWII) |
| Motto(s) | "In Hoc Signo Vinces" {In this sign you will conquer} "Hawks Hawks Rah Rah!" |
| Tail Code | ED |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LtCol. Z.P. Hartnett |
| Executive Officer | Capt Ernie Drake |
| Sergeant Major | SgtMaj N. J. Underwood |
| Notable commanders | William H. Fitch Robert P. Keller |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-4 Skyhawk (Historic) A-6 Intruder (Historic) |
| Fighter | F6F-5N Hellcat (Historic) F7F-3N Tigercat (Historic) F2H-4 Banshee (Historic) F9F Cougar (Historic) F/A-18C/D Hornet (Historic) F-35B Lightning II |
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA-533) is a United States Marine Corps F-35B squadron. Also known as the "Hawks", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 (MAG-31) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).