Marine Fighting Squadron 218 (VMF-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 Pacific but saw the majority of their fighting during the Philippines Campaign (1944–45). The squadron was credited with downing 18 enemy aircraft during the course of the war.
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
Nissan Island Airport is an airfield serving Nissan Island, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It resides at an elevation of 100 feet (30 m) above mean sea level and has a 1,200-metre (3,937 ft) runway designated 14/32.
F4U-1A Corsair of VF-17 on Green Island in 1944
An F4U of 16 Squadron being serviced in December 1944
RNZAF Venturas in December 1944