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Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323) was commissioned on 1 August 1943.  The aircraft and the Marines have changed over the years their but devotion to Duty, Country and Corps has not.  Some served in the harsh conditions of combat or as Prisoners of War, while others trained during peace time.   Some made the ultimate sacrifice.  This Web Site is dedicated to them, The Few, The Faithful, The Marines of VMF-323, VMA-323, VMF(AW)-323, and VMFA-323.  Their Motto says it all!

“COME TO FIGHT—COME TO WIN”

You are Invited to Drop Your Tail-Hook and Taxi Through the History of Marine 323 Death Rattler Squadron With Us.  Line up on the Meatball and have a smooth landing.

Drop Tail-Hook Here (Click Here To Enter).

Special Notices and Reunion Information

1.        The F8 Crusader Death Rattlers are planning a reunion in Southhaven, Mississippi (Memphis area) in 2008.  Dates are 19-21 June.  POC is Skip Clifton.

2.        The Next 1^st MAW Association-Vietnam Service reunion will be in Beaufort, SC in 2009.  Click here for more info.

3.        Check out the NEW COFFEE MESS page and get some great items, many related to the Death Rattlers.  Click Here for the Coffee Mess page.

4.        The F4 Phantom being restored at the Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa, Ca is in need of parts.  Also if any have Tech manuals to donate that would help.  If you can assist with any parts, hardware, special tools or other items let me know.       Click Here to view progress and donate.  The Phantom has VMFA-323 markings and flew with the squadron at Chu Lai, South Vietnam.

5.        The USS Alabama Battleship Park Museum is restoring a FA18 Hornet that flew air strikes against Lybia on 15 May 1986.  Click here to view the progress and donate the missing parts.  The Hornet will have VMFA-323 markings when completely restored.

6.        The Palm springs Air Museum has restored a FA18 Hornet dedicated to LtCol John C. Spahr and Capt Kelly C. Hinz.  Click here to view the aircraft.

7.        The USS Interpid Air, Sea and Space Museum in New Your City has a VMFA-323 Phantom on the flight deck.  Click here to view the aircraft.