[1] The squadron remained on the West Coast of the United States until 16 October 1943, when it then transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Hawaii.

[3] The terrain on the island, earlier judged unsuitable for anything but the costliest and most difficult advances, was made passable with the aid of preparatory fire-scouring by napalm bombs from 114.

[4] MajGen William H. Rupertus, the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division on Peleliu would say following the battle that the air support provided during the campaign was, "executed in a manner leaving little to be desired.

[citation needed] Following the war, VMF-114 escaped the post-war drawdown of forces and were transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in February 1946.

During this short deployment the squadron provided close air support during the simulated amphibious landings conducted by the 1st Marine Brigade at Culebra, Puerto Rico.

From 13 February 1959 – 1 September 1959, the squadron was deployed as part of Carrier Air Group 1 (CVG-1) on board the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) for a cruise in the Mediterranean.