VFA-11
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Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, United States. The squadron was established in 1950 and is nicknamed "Red Rippers" (call sign "Ripper"). VFA-11 is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet and currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing One.
This article is about United States Navy fighter squadron. For the fictional fighters from Macross anime series, see variable fighter.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 11, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 11 | |
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Active | 1 September 1950 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing One |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | "Red Rippers" |
Colors | Red and White |
Tail Code | AB |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
Commanders | |
Current commander | CDR Greg Valdez, USN |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4U Corsair F9 Cougar F2H Banshee F-8 Crusader F-4 Phantom F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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