VMSB-244

Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 244
VMSB-244 insignia
Active1 March 1942 – 10 June 1946
CountryUnited States
BranchUSMC
TypeDive Bomber squadron
RoleReconnaissance
Air Interdiction
Close air support
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Bombing Banshees
EngagementsWorld War II
* Bougainville campaign (1943-45)
* Philippines campaign (1944–45)
Aircraft flown
BomberDouglas SBD Dauntless
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver

Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 244 (VMSB-244) was a dive bomber squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the "Bombing Banshees", fought in World War II in the Pacific Theater as part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. They were deactivated shortly after the end of the war.