VMO-7
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| Marine Observation Squadron 7 | |
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| Active | Dec. 15, 1944 – Nov. 16, 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Observation squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | Inactive |
| Battles/wars | World War II * Battle of Okinawa |
Marine Observation Squadron 7 (VMO-7) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. They were active for a a year and a half during which time they saw action during the Battle of Okinawa. The squadron was quickly deactivated following the end of the war.[1]
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VMO-7 was formed on December 15, 1944 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. After a short period training they moved to Marine Corps Air Station Ewa on February 27, 1945. Another two months of training saw them depart Pearl Harbor on April 17, 1945 and sail for Okinawa. The squadron filtered onto the island from 7 – 11 May and quickly began flights spotting targets for III Amphibious Corp’s artillery. During the period between June 11 to June 22 the squadron made 271 CASEVAC flights from a dirt strip in Naha taking wounded back to hospitals in the rear areas.[2] They were engaged in combat operation on Okinawa until June 21, 1945. They remained on the island for the rest of the war and were deactivated on November 16, 1945
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- ^ Sherrod, Robert (1952). ‘’History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.’’ p. 453. Combat Forces Press. ISBN 0-933852-58-4.
- ^ De Chant, John (1947). Devilbirds p. 242. Harper and Brothers.
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