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**Officially Licensed USMC VMA(AW)-242 Bats Sticker — Marine All-Weather Attack Squadron Vinyl Sticker**
The Bats — they flew in the dark before night vision was cool. VMA(AW)-242 was Marine all-weather attack at its finest, delivering ordnance when the weather said no.
VMA(AW)-242, the “Bats,” was one of the Marine Corps’ all-weather attack squadrons specializing in night and adverse-weather precision strike with the Grumman A-6 Intruder. The squadron’s “Bats” nickname perfectly captured their mission — operating in total darkness and the worst conditions to deliver ordnance on target. Originally established during WWII, the squadron evolved through multiple designations before adopting the all-weather attack mission. Based at MCAS El Toro, California, under MAG-11 and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, the Bats deployed extensively throughout the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The A-6 Intruder’s dual-seat crew — pilot and bombardier/navigator — gave VMA(AW)-242 the ability to find and destroy targets in conditions that grounded other tactical aircraft, making the Bats an essential all-weather strike asset for the MAGTF.
• **Type:** Premium vinyl sticker with officially licensed VMA(AW)-242 Bats insignia
• **Backing:** Peel-and-stick adhesive for any smooth surface
• **Durability:** UV and weather-resistant for lasting application
• **Detail:** Full-color Bats squadron artwork
• **Application:** Water bottles, laptops, toolboxes, flight bags, crew rooms
**Perfect For:** VMA(AW)-242 Bats Marines and alumni, A-6 Intruder community veterans, Marine all-weather attack enthusiasts, MCAS El Toro veterans, and Marine night-attack aviation sticker collectors.
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