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The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The Marine Corps will soon rebrand a storied aviation squadron as its pilots switch to a new jet ...
The Aviationist

8th Fighter Squadron Honors F-117 with Striking New Matte Black F-16 Flagship

The 8th Fighter Squadron has unveiled a new flagship: an F-16 painted matte black to resemble its iconic predecessor, the F-117. On Jun. 12, 2024, the social media account of Holloman Air Force Base, ...
The Aviationist

Second USMC F-35C Squadron Declares Initial Operating Capability

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311 has become the newest F-35 squadron in the U.S Marine Corps to declare initial operating capability (IOC). VMFA-311, which is assigned to Marine Aircraft ...
The National Interest

The Marines Are Getting Rid of Their F/A-18 Hornet Jets—for New F-35s

The squadron is expected to receive its first F-35B later this year and is now actively working to achieve “Safe for Flight” certification. One of the oldest fighter attack squadrons of the United ...
The National Interest

The Ace of Spades Flying Squadron Will Soon Be Dismissed

After over a century of service, the Marine Corps’ oldest flying squadron has flown its final Harrier II mission. VMA-231 will soon relaunch as an advanced F-35B Lightning II unit. The United States ...
USNI

Marine F-35C Squadron Key to Evolving Service’s TACAIR Integration

Marine Corps Capt. Joshua Falgoust, an F-35C Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts pre-flight checks during a ...