page_title: VMF-422
hierarchical_section_title: VMF-422
caption_attribution_description: English: Scanned from - Crowder, Michael J. (2000). United States Marine Corps Aviation Squadron Lineage, Insignia &amp; History - Volume One - The Fighter Squadrons. Turner Publishing Company. ISBN 1-56311-926-9.
context_page_description: Marine Fighting Squadron 422 was a Vought F4U Corsair squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the "Flying Buccaneers", fought in World War II but is perhaps best known for its role in the worst accident in naval aviation history when they lost 22 of 23 aircraft flying through a storm on January 25, 1944.
context_section_description: Marine Fighting Squadron 422 (VMF-422) was a Vought F4U Corsair squadron in the United States Marine Corps.  The squadron, also known as the "Flying Buccaneers", fought in World War II but is perhaps best known for its role in the worst accident in naval aviation history when they lost 22 of 23 aircraft flying through a storm on January 25, 1944.
caption: VMF-422 Insignia
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