VMF-218
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Marine Fighting Squadron 218 was a reserve fighter squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was originally activated during World War II. Known as the "Hellions", they flew throughout the South
VMF-218 Insignia
VMF 218 Chance Vought F4U Corsair. Collection of Capt Frank Harriman USMCR
Alternate squadron logo.
Capt's Herb Person and Don Bean Collection of Capt Frank Harriman USMCR
Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Beijing Nanyuan Airport was a People's Liberation Army Air Force Base and a secondary commercial airport of Beijing, the capital of China. Located in Fengtai District, 3 km south of the 4th Ring Road
VMF-218
…They made it to the southeast of Shanghai on 8 May and flew off the embarked aircraft the next day. During their time in China the squadron flew out of Nanyuan Field near Beiping. Following their year in China the squadron returned to Guam where they would de deactivated as part of the post-war drawdown of forces…
Nanyuan Airport Terminal