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his propeller. He missed, climbed above the Japanese plane and on the second try ground his blade into the nose, forward of the cockpit. That did it, but almost did Leaper in. His Corsair's right pylon tank exploded, ripping off his right wing. Despite his planes violent spin, Leaper managed to bail out, but he split his parachute, broke two shroud lines and tore the dye marker off his Maw West. As if enough had not happened to him, Leaper saw another Zeke about to make a run on him, with six Corsairs chasing. Leaper collapsed his precarious parachute by yanking on the left shroud lines. He dropped like a bullet for 3,000 or 4,000 feet; then the chute reopened and he descended not too swiftly into the water. After an hour and a half Cheyenne picked him up.
671:, the Navy moved the detachment of T-29s and the Marine School moved to NAS Corpus Christi in order to continue the T-29 support. Due to the phasing out of the T-29s in 1976 at Corpus Christi, the Marines of MANS were then relocated to Mather Air Force Base, CA, where they utilized the T43 aircraft. In January 1993, MANS was once again relocated to Randolph AFB, TX. Marine instructors utilizing the 12th Flying Training Wing navigation training facilities staff the Marine Aerial Navigation School (MANS). The command mission of the Marine Aerial Navigation School is to train and qualify enlisted Marines in the "Scientific Art of Navigation" and as Navigators of tactical transport aircraft in support of the 2286: 535:
off shore. VMF-422 scored their first 6 kills during this engagement. Despite shooting down many enemy aircraft, 11 American ships were sunk or damaged. Only two days later occurred the longest single alert of the Okinawa campaign lasting 9 hours 16 minutes. A total of approximately 150 enemy aircraft attempted to sink more ships. Marine pilots downed 32 aircraft; however, ten ships were damaged with one sunk. The last of the raids happened on 21–22 June. Marine night fighters downed 6 enemy aircraft; however, the two days of fighting also produced the following
273: 570: 664:, and R4D-8s (Super DC-3). The Aerial Navigation School remained at Cherry Point until January 1971 at which time it was moved to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, where the Navy assumed responsibility for flight support. A detachment of T-29 aircraft from VT-29 NAS Corpus Christi, which had been previously assigned for Navy support, now provided flight support for the Aerial Navigation School. At this point the name of the school was changed to the Marine Aerial Navigation School (MANS). 449: 414: 2829: 393:. The group also damaged three Japanese ships. All of this success in combat came at a great cost. Of the 52 aircraft that intercepted Japanese forces, only 20 returned. Including the Marines in the MAG's ground echelon, casualties totaled 7 killed in action, 35 missing in action (presumed dead), and 25 wounded in action. Over 50 Marines were awarded for their valor, skill, and leadership in defending the island, and MAG-22 was awarded the 380:
their dive-bombers obsolete and in poor mechanical condition which necessitated vulnerable glide bombing tactics, they succeeded in inflicting heavy damage on Japanese surface units of a large enemy task force. The skill and gallant perseverance of flight and ground personnel of MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP TWENTY-TWO, fighting under tremendously adverse and dangerous conditions, were essential factors in the unyielding defense of Midway.
28: 562:, very heavy rains flooded supply routes, making them completely impassible, leaving troops critically low on food and ammunition. Heavy clouds obscured the location of the ground forces, but the front line air liaison parties coached them in. Over 763 drops were made by Marine pilots, with 163 credited to VMTB-131, led by Major Douglas A. Bangert. 269:, and VMSB-242 (VMF-222 and VMSB-242 would later be transferred off of the island on 12 April 1942). From its inception, until several months after the war, the group did not serve within the continental limits of the United States, hence it earned the popular name of "Foreign Legion of Marine Aviation". 476:
Ponape, 367 miles southwest of Eniwetok, was an enemy supply center for the Marshalls and Carolines. On 28 March, a flight of six Corsairs of VMF-113 escorted four Army Airforce B-25's of the 48th Bomber Squadron over the island. The flight came under attack by 12 Japanese aircraft, which the Marines
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For conspicuous courage and heroism in combat at Midway Island during June, 1942. Outnumbered five to one, MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP TWENTY-TWO boldly intercepted a heavily escorted enemy bombing force, disrupting their attack and preventing serious damage to island installations. Operating with half of
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Captain Neefus made the first pass, drew smoke from one engine, and the target dove for a cloud bank at 3,000 feet. Lieutenants McCarthy and Somers made modified overhead passes (one each) before the patrol bomber reached the cloud bank. Marine Gunner Dickey made a tail approach and received a wound
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raids; ten large kamikaze attacks carried out by the Imperial Japanese Army. On 24–25 May, after Japanese planes had bombed the Ie Shima airfield, and plenty of night fighting handled by VMF(N)-533, a 165-plane kamikaze attack was launched in an attempt to knock out the radar pickets and ships just
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Please accept my sympathy for the losses sustained by your gallant aviation personnel based at Midway. Their sacrifice was not in vain. When the great emergency came, they were ready. They met unflinchingly the attack of vastly superior numbers and made the attack ineffective. They struck the first
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driving from above about 10 o'clock. He fired his last ten rounds of ammunition at the Zeke which took off after Leaper’s wingman 1STLT William L Milne, who had just destroyed two planes in the melee. Leaper unhesitatingly climbed until he was just under the Zeke and tried to saw off its tail with
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On 4 June 1942, Midway Atoll, defended by VMF-221 and VMSB-241, came under attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy. VMF-221, in two sections led by Major Floyd B. Parks and Captain Kirk Armistead, flying the Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo and Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat constituting a force of 25 aircraft, flew to
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MAG-22 squadrons flew 22,912 combat hours, fought air-to-air duels, protected against kamikaze attacks, contributed to the execution of approximately 40% of all close air support missions, and 637 downed Japanese aircraft (506 of which were shot down by Marine units) with only 41 aircraft lost.
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The mission of MATSG-22 is to represent the Commanding General, Training Command in enabling Marine training through Service advocacy and support while reinforcing Marine Corps values, warfighting ethos, principles, and competencies to provide the best-trained Marines to the Fleet Marine Force.
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directed the re-designation of Marine Aviation Detachment NAS Corpus Christi as Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22. All Marine Aviation Training Support Groups were redesignated to promote a sense of Marine Corps identity and tradition and allows them and their history to live on.
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With Okinawa secured, the MAG began flying out to Omura on Kyushi and then to Sasebo, where Colonel Elliott Bard embarked it for the United States. On 5 December 1945, MAG-22 saw the United States for the very first time; since Midway 1942, it had exclusively served on Pacific islands.
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during this time, who accompanied them on three strike missions against Wotje Atoll in September. Additionally, the squadron's ground echelon did extensive ground work to prepare Engebi Island for operational use. VMF(N)-533 was responsible for night defense operations over Eniwetok.
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intercept the incoming Japanese Midway Attack Force of 108 aircraft. In the ensuing 15 minute engagement, 32 enemy aircraft were shot down; however, of the 25 Marines that went into battle, only 10 would return and only two of the aircraft would remain operational.
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VMF(N)-533, once again conducting night operations, was responsible for 35 enemy aircraft shot down, the most of any night fighter squadron during the war, and suffered zero operational losses. Six of these were by a single pilot, Captain
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effectively fended off. With zero losses suffered, eight enemy aircraft were shot down and one aircraft was destroyed on the ground. The blow was so severe, that no enemy air forces were encountered for the remainder of the campaign.
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in his left shoulder and seven bullet holes in his plane. * * * Captain Neefus was able to return and make a second pass. Dropping below the clouds, scattered, burning debris was observed on the surface of the water.
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Outnumbered overall 2:1 in inferior aircraft with far less training than their enemy, the Marines successfully defended Midway. MAG-22 aircraft downed 43 of the 108 enemy aircraft: 25
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attacks, was considered the biggest threat to the success of the invasion; therefore, the TAF's top priority was maintenance of air superiority over the objective and the 5th Fleet.
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where they graduated their first class of navigators in January 1945. This training program existed only as a ground school. In March 1948 the school was disbanded.
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While VMTB-131's primary mission was antisubmarine operations, it also assisted in resupply. After the 1st Marine Division and 77th Infantry Division captured
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assumed command of the group on 19 April 1942, which he would lead through the Battle of Midway. For his leadership in the pivotal battle, he was awarded the
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VMF-113 was credited with 12 enemy aircraft downed, VMF-314 with 14 aircraft downed, VMF-422 with 15 aircraft downed, and VMTB-131 with one aircraft downed.
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MATSG-22 also maintains liaison and fosters relationships across the training enterprise to ensure all training meets the needs of our operating forces.
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blow at the enemy carriers. They were the spearhead of our great victory. They have written a new and shining page in the annals of the Marine Corps.
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MAG-22 received a second Presidential Unit Citation, being one of the subordinate units to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing which was cited for the award.
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Aerial navigation training first began for the Marine Corps in 1942 when five Marine officers were assigned to the Weems School Of Navigation in
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The most spectacular performance of the day was that of 1STLT John W Leaper of VMF-314 who shot down two Bettys one of which was mothering a
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MAG-22 remained on Midway conducting routine patrol missions until 8 February 1944, joining the 4th Marine Base Defense Air Wing (later
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VMF-133 covered landings at Ujelang Atoll, and contributed to the neutralizations of Wotje Atoll, Maloelap Atoll, and Mili Atoll.
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Authorized by MARCORPS dispatch 161921, April 1947. Taken from the April 1947 Muster Rolls for Headquarters Squadron, MAG-22
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United States Marine Corps Aviation Squadron Lineage, Insignia & History - Volume One - The Fighter Squadrons
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27 May to conduct interdiction missions against Japanese bases and shipping in the islands. The squadron hosted
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Pilots of VMF(N)-533 pose in front of one of their Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat aircraft on Okinawa, Japan, in 1945.
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VMF-422 launched additional strike missions against the island during March, April, and on 16 October 1944.
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The first enemy plane shot down by a MAG-22 aircraft occurred on 10 March 1942, when a 4-plane section from
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45 miles from Midway Atoll. Upon their return, the Marine Aircraft Group commander presented a bottle of
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with 6 near misses, causing topside damage to the ship. As Captain Fleming pressed his attack on the
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Meanwhile, VMSB-241, also split into two sections led by Major Benjamin W. Norris and Major
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U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle – Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War
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as Marine Aircraft Group 22 (MAG-22). Squadrons from MAG-22, were decimated at the
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located at MCAS Cherry Point. The Airborne Operation School consisted of the
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to the pilots for their efforts, and were later formally awarded by Admiral
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Devilbirds – The Story of United States Marine Aviation in World War II
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both of which had arrived on Christmas Day 1941 flying off of the
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Map of MAG-22 Operations in the Marshall Island Campaign.
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Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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VMF-113 pilots pose for a photo on Engebi Island, 1944.
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action of First Lieutenant John W. Leaper of VMF-314:
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Captain Richard E. Fleming, Medal of Honor recipient.
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United States
United States Marine Corps
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
World War II
Battle of Midway
Marshall Islands Campaign
Battle of Okinawa
William J. Wallace
Ira L. Kimes
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Battle of Midway
Battle of Okinawa
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Texas
William J. Wallace
Midway Atoll
Marine Aircraft Group 21
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VMF-221
USS Saratoga (CV-3)
VMF-222
VMSB-241

VMF-221
Kawanishi H6K
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