Author Topic: New Historical Squadron forming:VMF-323 Death Rattlers (Read 1175 times)

Ripsnort · « **on:** July 10, 2000, 08:52:00 AM »

Greetings all!
I have chosen a Marine corp historical squadron for my new squad. During historical engagements in the SEA, we will represent U.S. aircraft, and, when the Navy gets here in the near future, we will represent the historical squadron at its fullest by flying the Corsairs off the aircraft carriers.

During Main arena hours, we will fly all aircraft available in Aces High, but mission nights will be limited to flying Corsairs once a week.

I have begun working on a website. I will also have a newsletter once a month with historical aritifacts of the squadron, stories, pictures.

I have a pretty good reputation as a CO after leading the 55+ members of JG2. My goals and focus is on strategy and having fun. This squadron will be limited to 20 players. I'd like to keep a small, cohesive group of flyers.

If you interested in joining my squadron, click the hyper-link below for more info, and contact me at:
ripsnort@earthlink.net
Click here for VMF-323 Death Rattlers info

Here is some historical data on the VMF-323:

The nickname "Death Rattlers" and an appropriately designed squadron patch were adopted byVMF-323 soon after commissioning. Based upon an incident wherein a large rattle snake fell prey to three VMF-323 lieutenants and wound up adorning the unit's ready room. Both nickname and patch continue in use today.

Squadron Patch The circle is for the solidarity of the Squadron, a compact, well rounded-out unit. The rattle-snake represents the vicious striking power of the aircraft we fly into combat.
The most distinctive feature of the patch is the F4U Corsair(its inverted gull wing (silohouette) shown in the lower section of the insignia. If you'd like to see the real VMF-323,the squadron provided Marine airpower for the 1949 John Wayne movie classic, "Sands of Iwo Jima."

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Ripsnort(-rip1-)
VMF-323 Death Rattlers
Panzer Group Afrika~15th Panzer Division~[/i]
Click here for VMF-323 Death Rattlers info
Click here for 15th Panzer info

I spare no class or cult or creed,
My course is endless through the year.
I bow all heads and break all hearts,
All owe homage-I am Fear.
-------------General Patton

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DrSoya · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2000, 04:38:00 PM »

What does VMF stand for?

I've wondered ever since I joined WB and saw all those VMF squads, but never asked.

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DrSoya
308 (Polish) Squadron "City of Cracow" RAF [AH]
315 (Polish) Squadron "City of Deblin" RAF [WB]
Part of the Northolt Wing (First Polish Fighter Wing)

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ygsmilo · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2000, 05:02:00 PM »

VMF=Fixed wing Marine Fighter
VF= Fixed wing Fighter (Navy)
VP= Fixed wing Patrol
VT= Fixed wing Torpedo
VB= Fixed wing Bomber

The V stands for fixed wing. I cant remember what the lighter than air (airship)
designation was.

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JG 2's current cannon magnet

Milo

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jihad · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2000, 02:53:00 PM »

A housewarming gift for your website.

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Jihad
48th FG "Checkertails"

Lizard3 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2000, 03:19:00 PM »

ok, explain VMFA.

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Lizard

"Engage the enemy; not the keyboard"
Hangtime

ygsmilo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2000, 04:19:00 PM »

VMFA = Marine Strike Fighter Squadron
VMFA (AW) Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (all Weather)

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JG 2's current cannon magnet

Milo

Ripsnort · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2000, 05:47:00 PM »

Well, until we get Rain, snow, sleet...I guess we stay VMF without the A...(Hint Hint HTC!!)

Actually, they didn't have a VMFA until the Korean War I believe for this particular squadron.

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Ripsnort(-rip1-)
VMF-323 Death Rattlers
Panzer Group Afrika~15th Panzer Division~[/i]
Click here for VMF-323 Death Rattlers info
Click here for 15th Panzer info

I spare no class or cult or creed,
My course is endless through the year.
I bow all heads and break all hearts,
All owe homage-I am Fear.
-------------General Patton

[This message has been edited by Ripsnort (edited 07-11-2000).]

ygsmilo · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2000, 05:57:00 PM »

Yes the VMFA is a "modern" squadron designation. Most are just referred to Attack squadrons. Do you know what was the airship squadron designation, it keeps slipping my mind. Of course a mind is a terrible thing to slip.

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JG 2's current cannon magnet

Milo

Ripsnort · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2000, 09:10:00 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by ygsmilo:
Do you know what was the airship squadron designation,

Yes, they names them "U.S.S. (Akron)" etc.

Same as their ships.

ygsmilo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2000, 12:00:00 PM »

Well you made me go look it up.

Z = airship

ZP 1 was the first Airship Patrol squadron

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JG 2's current cannon magnet

Milo

Ripsnort · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2000, 12:34:00 PM »

Huh? That's weird, then why was the Arkron named the USS Akron? Or are you talking Marine Corp?

ygsmilo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2000, 12:51:00 PM »

The rigid airships had names just like ships but they were still part of a squadron.

For example, I dont know for sure if the Akron was in ZP 1 but if it was its "parent" unit would be ZP 1, Airship Patrol Squadron No. 1.

There were many Navy Blimps used in WW2 for ASW work but they had no names just and ID number like 554, but the squadron designation was ZP ex. Airship # 554 of
airship patrol squadron 1 would look like this:

554 of ZP 1

You must bored at work Rip to follow this thread

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JG 2's current cannon magnet

Milo

Ripsnort · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2000, 08:35:00 AM »

Yes I am Milo! But we have a beta test window coming up, so for 3 weeks beginning July 24th I won't be so bored!

Thanks for the info!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2000, 10:36:00 AM »

We are no longer recruiting members in the VMF-323 at this time.

Please see our very good friends and co-squad flyers at either JG2, JG54 or the 332nd 'Flying Mongrels'.

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Ripsnort(-rip1-)
VMF-323 ~Death Rattlers~
Panzer Group Afrika~15th Panzer Division~[/i]
Click here for VMF-323 Death Rattlers info
Click here for 15th Panzer info

I spare no class or cult or creed,
My course is endless through the year.
I bow all heads and break all hearts,
All owe homage-I am Fear.
-------------General Patton

maddog · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2000, 01:52:00 PM »

I'm from New York so I know what the MF stands for but I'm confused about the "V"

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