Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the "Fighting Checkmates", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station …

VF-211 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211) after successfully completing the transition to the FA-18F Super Hornet in 2005 at NAS Lemoore, CA. Upon their return to …

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Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Checkmates report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing …

VF-211 was re-designated Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 after successfully completing the transition to the FA-18F Super Hornet in 2005 at NAS Lemoore, CA. Upon their return to NAS …

During the Vietnam War, VF-211 made seven deployments to Vietnam and were credited with eight victories. This made them the US Navy's second best "MiG killer" unit. They were the …

VF-211 was the ninth squadron to receive the F-14A, following VF-124, VF-1, VF-2, VF-14, VF-32, VF-142, VF-143, and VF-114. Within six months VF-211 was flying the F-14A in that most …

Commissioned as Fighter Squadron 211 in June 1955 at NAS Moffett Field. The unit flew the FJ-3 Fury aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard. The squadron transitioned to the F8U Crusader in …

Fighter Squadron TWO ONE ONE [VF-211] "Fighting Checkmates" The Fighting Checkmates excel in the mission areas of counter-air, aerial reconnaissance, and strike warfare.

VF-211 was the ninth squadron to receive the F-14A, following VF-124, VF-1, VF-2, VF-14, VF-32, VF-142, VF-143, and VF-114. Within six months VF-211 was flying the F-14A in that most …