squadron that operated the Grumman F-14 Tomcat . Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) Blacklions is an aviation unit of the United States Navy based at Naval...
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operations over Iraq, with fighter squadrons VF-213 and VF-31, along with the strike fighter squadrons VFA-87 and VFA-15, attacking insurgent targets. Electronic...
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track air targets beyond the range of the aircraft's air-to-air missiles. VFA-213, the first squadron to fly AESA-equipped Super Hornets, became "safe for...
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Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37), also known as the "Ragin' Bulls", is a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval...
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redesignated VFA-211 with F/A-18F, 1 October 2004) VF-213 Black Lions (Pacific Fleet through 1996, then transferred to Atlantic Fleet; redesignated VFA-213 with...
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the east coast strike-fighter (VFA) units (excluding VFA-86 and Marine Corps VMFA squadrons). Training is conducted by VFA-106 Gladiators in their F/A-18E/F...
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capital letters, e.g., STKFITRON EIGHT SIX The abbreviated designation (e.g., VFA-86) also indicates the type and mission, as each of the letters has a meaning...
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In October 2002 CVW-8 integrated Strike Fighter Squadron Two Zero One (VFA-201), a reserve Navy FA-18A+ squadron, and embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt...
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Warriors VFA-103 Jolly Rogers VFA-105 Gunslingers VFA-106 Gladiators (FRS) VFA-131 Wildcats VFA-143 Pukin' Dogs VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates VFA-213 Black...
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Oceana, VA) Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37) Strike Fighter Squadron 97 (VFA-97) Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron...
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