VF-114
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Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) was a fighter squadron of the United States Navy that was active from 1945 through 1993. Nicknamed the "Aardvarks", it was based out of Naval Air Station Miramar, California. The squadron flew combat missions during the Korean War and Vietnam War. VF-114 was disestablished as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of forces on 30 April 1993.
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Fighter Squadron 114 | |
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![]() VF-114 insignia | |
Active | 20 January 1945 – 30 April 1993 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter squadron |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Aardvarks |
Motto(s) | ΠΡΩΤΟΣ ΕΠΙΘΕΣΗ (Prōtos epithesē, Greek: "first in attack") |
Mascot(s) | Zott |
Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F6F Hellcat F4U Corsair F9F Panther F2H Banshee F3H Demon F-4 Phantom II F-14 Tomcat |
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