Fighting Falcons

Fighting Falcons tells the story of Marine Fighting Squadron 221 (VMF-221), tracing its combat role and evolution through World War II's shifting demands. Drawing on deep research, Peter F. Owen reveals how squadron-level experience, command decisions, and logistical realities shaped Marine aviation in the Pacific. This book traces the squadron’s evolution through the war, highlighting the challenges its pilots faced and the aircraft they flew: the F2A Buffalo, the F4F Wildcat, and the F4U Corsa