VMFA-311
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VMFA-311) is a United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron consisting of F-35C Lightning II. Known as the "Tomcats", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
| Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 | |
|---|---|
VMFA-311 insignia | |
| Active |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fighter/attack squadron |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Nickname(s) | Tomcats Hells Belles (WWII) |
| Tail Code | WL |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Okinawa Korean War * Attack on the Sui-ho Dam Vietnam War * Operation Starlite Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Ralph K. Rottet Michael R. Yunck John P. Condon Paul J. Fontana John H. Miller Robert Sofge |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | |
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