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in the following years. In 1986 VF-211 took part in trials of experimental water based camouflage schemes, painting at least four aircraft in temporary schemes that consisted of browns and greys, three different shades of each colour being used. In April 1989, VF-211 upgraded to the F-14A+ (later
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The squadron insignia depicts a character known as "Brutus" holding a rocket, from the original logo for VB-74. Eleven stars are arranged in groups of seven and four to mark the squadron's numerical designation, "SEVEN FOUR". The shield recalls the squadron's sixteen-year association with the
647:. On 28 October F-8J #149202 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot LT G Carloni was killed. On 5 February F-8J #149197 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. On 16 March F-8J #150294 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. 773:, providing air superiority and aerial reconnaissance imagery to coalition forces. In 1992, the squadron had to revert to the F-14A due to the decision to move all F-14Bs to Atlantic Fleet Squadrons. VF-211 would make regular deployments to the 1668: 839:, flying 1,250 combat sorties, logging 4,200 combat hours and dropped 100,000 pounds (45,000 kg) of ordnance and was awarded the VADM "Sweetpea" Allen Precision Strike Award for 2002. On their return home to the US, they transitioned to 608:. On 21 June, LTJG Phil Vampatella and LT Eugene Chancy each shot down a MiG-17, while F-8E #149152 was shot down by a MiG-17, the pilot LTJG Cole Black ejected successfully, was captured and released on 12 February 1973. 892:, becoming the first operational East Coast Super Hornet squadron. In 2006, VFA-211 deployed in support of both Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. On September 8, 2006, VFA-211 F/A-18F Super Hornets expended 853:
In 2002 the squadron received the Commander Naval Air Force Pacific Fleet, BATTLE "E" for battle efficiency, the Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet GRAND SLAM Award for excellence in Air-to-Air employment, and the
2191: 1641: 2570: 2791: 654:. On 23 May LT Jerry Tucker engaged a VPAF MiG-17 forcing the pilot to eject before he could fire. On 20 June F-8J #150923 was hit by antiaircraft fire, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. 1425: 2533: 1673: 3965: 1651: 1646: 2473: 2196: 3201: 3196: 1385: 3955: 3747: 2131: 1086: 661:. On 31 May F-8J #150677 was lost at sea, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. On 26 July F-8J #149186 was lost at sea, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. 2821: 2595: 908:. The squadron returned to NAS Oceana on 18 November 2006, after flying hundreds of combat sorties and expending dozens of precision guided weapons in support of ground forces. 2543: 2339: 1041: 328:
was established in 1955 and later redesignated VF-24 in 1959. The third VF-211 was established as VB-74 in 1945, eventually became VFA-211, and is the subject of this article.
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for the most outstanding overall performance in battle efficiency and employment. In late 2003, VF-211 deployed for their final F-14 cruise in support of
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Three U.S. Navy squadrons have been designated VF-211. The first was established in 1948 and disestablished in 1949. The
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on 1 September 1948. Skyraider aircraft were soon grounded due to engine problems and VA-24 transitioned to the
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VF-211 had eight confirmed kills in the F-8 Crusader, which earned them the reputation as "The MiG Killers."
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One of the squadron's F/A-18E Super Hornets was lost on 8 July 2022, when it was blown overboard into the
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in the 1990s. In 1996 VF-211 became the last F-14 squadron after VF-24 was disbanded and moved to
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imposed no-fly zone, providing aerial reconnaissance imagery and precision strike capability.
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In July 2020, VFA-211 became the first strike fighter squadron to transition from the
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Cruise, spending four months in the Persian Gulf enforcing the no-fly zone over Iraq.
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From 2 August 1969 to 15 April 1970, VF-211 equipped with F-8Js was deployed on USS
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during unexpected heavy weather. The aircraft was later recovered and loaded on a
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In early 2008, the squadron transitioned to Block II Super Hornets, equipped with
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From 18 July 1968 to 3 March 1969, VF-211 equipped with F-8Hs was deployed on USS
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From 21 October 1964 to 29 May 1965, VF-211 equipped with F-8Es was deployed on
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During the rest of the 1950s, VF-24 flew a number of aircraft, including the
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After their return to NAS Oceana in 2004, VF-211 began transition to the
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From December 2021 to September 2022, VFA-211 deployed onboard the
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From 10 November 1965 to 1 August 1966, VF-211 was deployed on USS
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for a Western Pacific deployment from 25 April to 3 December 1959.
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capable F-14s and went on cruise in September 1997 in support of
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to Korea for their third combat tour, which included a strike on
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In 1980 VF-211 added the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System
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From 22 October 1970 to 3 June 1971, VF-211 was deployed on USS
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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs (10 July 2022).
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Lessig, Hugh, "Enterprise Carrier Group To Deploy Next Week",
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From 8 May 1973 to 8 January 1974, VF-211 was deployed on USS
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From 7 January to 3 October 1972, VF-211 was deployed on USS
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on 31 October 31 1945. In 1946 the squadron was redesignated
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VF-211 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 21 (CVG-21) aboard
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was taken out of service and VFA-211 remained assigned to
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From 26 January to 25 August 1967, VF-211 was deployed on
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In 1991, VF-211 deployed to support the aftermath of the
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and made two back-to-back deployment in support of the
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Following their second deployment, VF-24 relocated to
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on August 29. Upon their return home, VF-24 moved to
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After the deployment the squadron moved to 8: 1871:Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command 996:. During this deployment, VFA-211 supported 3354:Carrier Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) 1000:interests via Air Policing missions in the 3383: 2792: 2778: 2770: 2759:United States battleship retirement debate 2509:United States Armed Forces School of Music 2226: 2217: 1901:Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command 1773: 1558: 1544: 1536: 26: 3961:Military units and formations in Virginia 1881:Naval Information Warfare Systems Command 1810:Naval Forces Europe – Naval Forces Africa 1323:. Osprey Publishing Limited. p. 89. 1223: 1221: 579:VF-211 made eight deployments during the 370:. 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United States
United States Navy
Close air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance

Carrier Air Wing Eleven

NAS Oceana
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Southern Watch
Iraq War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
Attack
SBW Helldiver
AD-1/A-1 Skyraider
Fighter
F4U Corsair
F9F Panther
F9F Cougar
FJ-1 Fury
FJ-3M Fury
F3H Demon
F-11F Tiger
F-8 Crusader
F-14 Tomcat
F/A-18F Super Hornet

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