Morón Air Base – Spain, VMGR-252, KC-130J
Morón Air Base – Spain, VMGR-252, KC-130J poster art.
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) Detachment A is a four plane detachment of KC-130J aircraft and ~82 Marines. The det operates from a “hub” location in Morón, Spain and “spokes” to Cooperative Security Locations (CSLs) such as NAS Sigonella, Italy; NSA Souda Bay, Crete; Dakar, Senegal; Accra, Ghana; and Libreville, Gabon. The squadron’s pilots, aircrew, and maintainers work hard to deliver cargo, provide air to air refueling, and air delivery across three continents. VMGR-252 carries the “Otis” callsign and is the “oldest continuously active squadron in the Marine Corps”. Detachment A proudly carries on the “Otis” legacy, and when the fight is needed at the front, VMGR-252 Det A “Bronco” Marines lead the charge!
The squadron was formed June 1, 1928, and designated Headquarters Detachment 7M in San Diego, California. The squadron was re-designated several times in the next decade. It received the designation Marine Utility Squadron 252 (VMJ-252) on July 1, 1941, and Marine Transport Squadron 252 (VMR-252) on April 1, 1945. The squadron was heavily involved during World War II and participated in the following campaigns: Pearl Harbor, Marianas, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Morón Air Base is located in southern Spain, approximately 35 miles (56 km) S/E of the city of Seville and 75 miles (121 km) N/E of Naval Station Rota.
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“Morón Air Base – Spain, VMGR-252, KC-130J” vintage style art by – Squadron Posters!
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