VMF-215
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Marine Fighting Squadron 215 was a fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was commissioned and fought during World War II. Known as "The Fighting Corsairs", the squadron fought in man
VMF-215’s Insignia
The award ceremony of members of VMF-215 at Vella Lavella Island in November 1943. Commanding officer and Marine Corps flying ace, Robert G. Owens Jr. is second from left.
The Original pilots of VMF-215 aboard AV-9 Pocomoke as she carries them between San Diego and Pearl Harbor, February 1943.US Navy Photo 80-G-38595
The first fighter plane to land on Munda was a VMF-215 Corsair flown by Maj Robert G. Owens, Jr., on 14 August 1943.
Donald N. Aldrich
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Donald Nathan Aldrich was a United States Marine Corps Reserve captain and World War II flying ace. With 20 victories, Aldrich was the fifth-highest-scoring Marine Corps ace of the war. He joined the
VMF-215
…Robert M. Hanson – 25 kills and Medal of Honor recipient Donald N. Aldrich – 20 kills Harold L. Spears – 15 kills…
Aldrich in 1944
Aldrich's grave at Oak Woods Cemetery