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VMF-218

Marine Fighting Squadron 218 (VMF-218) was a reserve fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was originally activated during World War II. Known as the "Hellions", they flew throughout the South Pacific but saw the majority of their fighting during the Philippines Campaign (1944–45). The squadron was credited with downing 18 enemy…

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Active
1 July 1943 – 31 December 1949 · 1950s - 30 September 1962
Allegiance
United States of America
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Country
United States
Engagements
World War II * Philippines Campaign (1944–45)
Fighter
F4U-4 Corsair FJ-4B Fury F9F Cougar

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VMF-218

Nodes54
Edges53
Triples68
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.037037
Components1

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VMF-218

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related to World War II · 56
VMF-218 → American, April, Army, Bongao, California, Capisan, CAS, Cebu Islands, Charles Lindbergh, Cotabato, CVE-20, December, During, During December, Espiritu Santo, February, From, From Tacloban, Green Island, Iliolo
Active · 2
VMF-218 → 1 July 1943 – 31 December 1949, 1950s - 30 September 1962
Allegiance · 1
VMF-218 → United States of America
Branch · 1
VMF-218 → United States Marine Corps
Country · 1
VMF-218 → United States
Engagements · 1
VMF-218 → World War II * Philippines Campaign (1944–45)
Fighter · 1
VMF-218 → F4U-4 Corsair FJ-4B Fury F9F Cougar
Nicknames · 1
VMF-218 → "Hellions"(WWII) "Firebirds"(Post-war)
Part of · 1
VMF-218 → Inactive
Role · 1
VMF-218 → Air interdiction Close air support

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squadron marine war part corps flew air united states 1944 china world ii strikes reserve support philippines campaign december island

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
VMF-218Active1 July 1943 – 31 December 19491.00infobox
VMF-218Active1950s - 30 September 19621.00infobox
VMF-218AllegianceUnited States of America1.00infobox
VMF-218BranchUnited States Marine Corps1.00infobox
VMF-218CountryUnited States1.00infobox
VMF-218EngagementsWorld War II * Philippines Campaign (1944–45)1.00infobox
VMF-218FighterF4U-4 Corsair FJ-4B Fury F9F Cougar1.00infobox
VMF-218Nicknames"Hellions"(WWII) "Firebirds"(Post-war)1.00infobox
VMF-218Part ofInactive1.00infobox
VMF-218RoleAir interdiction Close air support1.00infobox
VMF-218TypeFighter squadron1.00infobox
VMF-218related to Unit awardsMembers0.60section

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