F-35B VMFA-122 Jet Black Lithograph

“F-35B VMFA-122 Jet Black Lithograph” aviation canvas poster art by – Squadron Posters!

Marine Fighter Squadron 122 (VMFA-122) was commissioned on 1 Mar 1942 at Camp Kearny, CA. Originally the “Candy Stripers”, the squadron conducted combat operations in the Pacific islands of Guadalcanal and Peleliu. VMF-122 formed the Marine’s first and only aerial demonstration team, “Flying Leathernecks”, and toured the country for two years before transitioning to the first Marine jet squadron to be both day and night qualified for carrier operations. VMF-122 relocated to MCAS Cherry Point, NC before settling in at MCAS Beaufort, SC with delivery of the first F8U-1’s “Crusader”. VMF-122 officially became known as the “Crusaders” for the next several decades conducting combat operations in support of Khe Sahn and other offenses. During this time as VMF(AW) 122 transitioned to the f4-B it was designated Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122. Throughout the 1980’s, 1990’s, and the 2000’s, VMFA-122 conducted multiple training deployments and combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. During this time, the squadron returned to its WWII name, “The Werewolves”.

In Dec 2016, VMFA-122 officially became known as the “Flying Leathernecks”. VMFA-122 transitioned into a F-35B “Lightning” squadron in Oct 2017 at MCAS Yuma, AZ.  VMFA-122 is the third operational Marine Crops Short Takeoff and Vertical Lift (VSTOL) squadron, that provides lethal fighter power to the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) and joint forces. “MACH ALTUS”!

Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle!

This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!

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