Vietnam War USMC Marine Fighter Attak Squadron VMFA-212 LANCERS Decal Sticker

Description

Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE!
This never used sticker measures 2.5" by 2.75", with peeled-off paper back. Great for display on car bumper, window
, etc. Domestic shipping is free.
During Vietnam war in April 1965, the squadron
VMFA-212
, known as the "
Lancers
", sailed aboard the
USS Oriskany
becoming the first Marine jet squadron to be deployed aboard an aircraft carrier in combat. As part of
Carrier Air Group 16
(CVW-16) they arrived off the coast of
Vietnam
and began operating from
Yankee Station
. From May 10 to December 6, 1965 the Lancers flew missions against targets in
North
and
South Vietnam
. During this tour they conducted more than 12,000 combat sorties and delivered nearly 10,000 tons of ordnance. Of note, during a mission on September 9, 1965 they became the first squadron to deliver 2,000-pound
MK-84 bombs
from an F-8 Crusader that had launched from an aircraft carrier. Also on that day the
Commander Air Group
(CAG) of CVW-16 Commander
James Stockdale's
A-4E Skyhawk
was shot down over North Vietnam making the commanding officer of VMF(AW)-212 the acting CAG until a replacement arrived.
This made 212's Commanding Officer Lt Colonel Chuck Ludden the first Marine Officer to command a carrier airwing. In December 1965 the squadron returned to Hawaii having flown 3,018 combat hours and 1,588 sorties during their time off the coast of Vietnam. In April 1972, the squadron deployed from
Hawaii
to
Da Nang
, South Vietnam in an effort to blunt the massive North Vietnamese invasion of South Vietnam. VMFA-212 earned a
Meritorious Unit Commendation
for its effort in Vietnam.
For any unsatisfactory reason, item can be returned within 30 days for full refund.
For more selection, please visit our eBay store. Thanks !
Powered by
eBay Turbo Lister
The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application
Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.
Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial!