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Marine Fighting Squadron 217 (VMF-217) Established as Marine Fighting Squadron 217 (VMF-217) "Max’s Wild Hares" on 15 Dec 1942. Disestablished on 10 Mar 1946. Insignia approved by HQMC in 1943. US made, schiffli embroidery. Aircraft. Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, 1942-1943 Vought F4U-1D Corsair, 1943-1945 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, 1944-1946

Marine Fighting Squadron 217 (VMF-217)

Established as Marine Fighting Squadron 217 (VMF-217) "Max’s Wild Hares" on 15 Dec 1942. Disestablished on 10 Mar 1946.

Insignia approved by HQMC in 1943. US made, schiffli embroidery.

Aircraft.
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, 1942-1943
Vought F4U-1D Corsair, 1943-1945
Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, 1944-1946
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Filename:VMF-217-1-A.jpg
Album name:AFushi / USMC 200-299
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Base:MCAS El Centro, CA
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Date added:Jan 16, 2026
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