VMSB-243

Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 243
VMSB-243 Insignia
Active	1 June 1942 – 25 September 1945
Country	United States
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Type	Dive Bomber squadron
Role	Reconnaissance Air Interdiction Close air support
Part of	Inactive
Nickname(s)	Flying Goldbricks
Engagements	World War II * Bougainville campaign (1943-45) * Philippines campaign (1944–45)
Aircraft flown
Bomber	SBD Dauntless

Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 243 (VMSB-243) was a dive bomber squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the "Flying Goldbricks", fought in World War II during the Battle of Bougainville and later in the Philippines campaign (1944–45). They were deactivated shortly after the end of the war on 25 September 1945.