VMFA-112
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) is a reserve United States Marine Corps McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron is based at NASJRB Fort Worth, Texas and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW). Their tail code is MA. During World War II the squadron saw extensive action throughout the Pacific Theater of Operations especially at the Battle of Guadalcanal as part of the Cactus Air Force. By the end of the war, its 140 air-to-air kills ranked it third among Marine Corps squadrons.
| Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 | |
|---|---|
VMFA-112 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 March 1942 - 10 September 1945 1 July 1946 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Armed Reconnaissance Active Air Defense |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 41 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Nickname(s) | Cowboys |
| Tail Code | MA |
| Mascot(s) | Wolf |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Guadalcanal Korean War Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LtCol Andrew "Foam" Zetts |
| Executive Officer | LtCol Todd Peterson |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Grumman F4F Wildcat Vought F4U-1 Corsair Grumman F9F Panther Vought F8U-1 Crusader McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A++, F/A-18C+ Hornet |
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