Description
F-4J of VFMA-235 “Death Angels.” In their original scheme, the squadron carried only a red radome and red/white star swoosh on the fin. The “Death Angel” insignia was added to the rudder soon after the white stars were added to the radome. It is purported the squadron flew combat missions from Da Nang in this scheme, although we were only able to find photos of this scheme taken at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. In keeping with fighter pilot traditions, the squadron called themselves the “Death Angels” while the rest of the Marine Corps fighter squadrons called them the “Dead Angels!”
