VMF351

Marine Fighter Squadron 351 (VMF-351) was a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron established during World War II. Activated in March 1943, VMF-351 was initially based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, before deploying to the Pacific Theater. The squadron flew F4U Corsair fighters and participated in combat operations during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 while operating from the escort carrier USS Cape Gloucester (CVE-109). After the war, VMF-351 was deactivated in November 1945, having contributed to the Marine Corps' air superiority efforts during the conflict.