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RDRedwing

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« on: September 27, 2000, 12:52:00 PM »
Now that I've got everyone's attention I would like to officially announce the name change of the Red Dragons Aces High Division.

Our squad's new name is VMF-115 "Joe's Jokers"
The structure, goals, and pilots will remain unchanged. We are committed to having a good time above all but wanted a little more of a historical tie to Aces High. This was a change that just made good sense all the way around with us fly primarily F4U-1D anyway

Some info on VMF-115: The squadron was organized July 1, 1943 at Santa Barbara, Calif., under the command of Maj.John S. MacLaughlin. Sixteen days later, the command was assumed by one of the Marine Corps' most famous Aces, Maj. Joseph Foss, holder of a World War II (Marine) record of 26 enemy aircraft shot down. The Squadron quickly picked up the nickname, "Joe's Joker's." In May 1944, the Squadron joined the Pacific campaign flying the legendary F4U-1 Corsair.

VMF-115 distinguished itself during the battle of Leyte Gulf, during the 8th U.S. Army's landings at Mindanao, Philippines, and in the Sulu Archipelago region providing close air support, fighter cover, and deep air strikes against enemy positions despite adverse weather conditions. The Marines of VMF-115 were considered a major contributor to the success of the American victory in the Philippines.  During the 16 combat intensive months that followed, VMF-115 flew more than 18,000 flight hours, in 5,856 combat sorties at a cost of 28 aircraft lost, and nine pilots killed in action. For its gallantry, skill, and sacrifices, VMF-115 was recognized with the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Unit Commendation.


Check out our updated website at www.reddragons.de/aceshigh

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Redwing
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VMF-115 "Joe's Jokers" - Red Dragons Aces High Division

www.reddragons.de

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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2000, 12:54:00 PM »
WOOOO HOOOO !!!! WELCOME ABOARD MATE!

Wtg, will check out the  site soon, I can see a sky full of blue death coming to Bish/Rook land soon!

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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2000, 12:55:00 PM »
Congrats on the new name, guys. Whatever the name, your squad is a class act.

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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2000, 12:57:00 PM »
Hey, Red, fill out that squadron interview on the Squadron page and I'll update your info on the Aces High Squadron Information sheet.

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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2000, 12:58:00 PM »
Booyah!

   Btw our recruitment ideals stayed the same.  Skill means much less than attitude.  If ya love to have fun, love to fly something big and blue and think it is just absolutely the prettiest thing that was ever created give us a shout   We also will be using the B26 and C47 abit   For ETO scenerios look for us in the P47 or P51 or buffs.  We really don't care what ya fly cept on squad meetings when the CO gets to play CO and assign flights  

  I am looking forward to moving ahead and being a part of a great historical unit.  I hope that we can keep the spirit of the 1 1 5 alive and strong and do them the most honour possible!!!!

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Rocket

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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2000, 01:04:00 PM »
Also,
  I can't wait to do some MAG ops with the other VMF units!  Rip get ahold of redwing and lets work out some details for some combined ops   Let Big Blue rule the sky!  

BOOYAH!

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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2000, 01:12:00 PM »
Whats your squad meeting time/day?  If none, what would be a good time to get together?  Being all knights saves any country changing problems!~

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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2000, 01:23:00 PM »
Because of our world wide enlistment we are flying together as a unit on Sat. 10pm GMT.  
Will email ya some info hang on  

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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2000, 02:44:00 PM »
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