USMC VMFA(AW)-242 Bats Decal – Officially Licensed Military Sticker

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**Officially Licensed USMC VMFA(AW)-242 Bats Sticker — Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron Vinyl Sticker**

The Bats — night predators of Marine tactical aviation. VMFA(AW)-242 carried the torch from all-weather Intruder attack to the multi-role Hornet era.

VMFA(AW)-242, the “Bats,” earned their nickname from their mastery of night and all-weather operations. Originally established during WWII, the squadron evolved through multiple redesignations before becoming one of the Marine Corps’ all-weather attack squadrons flying the A-6 Intruder from MCAS El Toro, California, under MAG-11 and 3rd MAW. The Intruder’s dual-seat configuration — pilot and bombardier/navigator — gave the Bats the ability to find and destroy targets in total darkness and zero-visibility weather. Redesignated VMFA(AW)-242 with the transition to the F/A-18D Hornet, the squadron continued its all-weather strike mission with upgraded FLIR pods, GPS-guided munitions, and advanced radar, deploying throughout the Western Pacific and Middle East.

• **Type:** 4″ vinyl die-cut sticker
• **Finish:** UV-protected, fade and tear resistant
• **Made:** 100% USA
• **Detail:** Full-color VMFA(AW)-242 Bats squadron insignia
• **Application:** Laptops, water bottles, toolboxes, flight bags, crew rooms

**Perfect For:** VMFA(AW)-242 Bats Marines and alumni, A-6 Intruder and F/A-18D Hornet veterans, Marine all-weather attack enthusiasts, MCAS El Toro veterans, and night-attack aviation sticker collectors.

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