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Marine Fighter Squadron 121 (VMF-121)
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Established as Marine Fighter Squadron 121 (VMF-121) on 24 Jun 1941. Deactivated on 9 Sep 1945.
WW_II. Charter members of the Cactus Air Force and throughout the Battle of Guadalcanal arriving in October 1942. During the Pacific War, VMF-121 produced fourteen fighter aces, more than any other squadron, including Medal of Honor recipient, Major Joseph J. Foss. VMF-121 downed 208 Japanese aircraft (165 flying Wildcats and another 44 flying Corsairs) in aerial combat.
Grumman F4F Wildcats, 1941-1942
Vought F4U Corsairs, 1942-1945
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