On 22 March 2003, VF-213 deployed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt to the Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During the war VF-213 would fly 198 strike, combat air …

For the next ten weeks, VF-213 participated with honor in OEF by flying over 500 combat sorties, over 2,600 combat flight hours, and expending over 400,000 pounds of ordnance. VF-213 …

Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The FIGHTING BLACKLIONS report operationally to Commander, Carrier …

VF-213 became the first Tomcat squadron to log more than 1,000 hours in two consecutive months. The Blacklions also provided invaluable reconnaissance to the Task Force and …

On March 22, 2003, VF-213 deployed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt to the Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During the war VF-213 would fly 198 strike, combat air …

VF-213 were among the first Miramar squadrons to receive the F-14A, beginning conversion to it in September 1976, the new F-14 replacing venerable F-4B Phantom II's. Quickly becoming …

As of Dec. 18, 2024, he has assumed the role and responsibility of Commanding Officer of VFA-213. Cmdr. Swift has flown over 80 combat missions while accruing over 2,900 flight hours …

When their training is finished, VF-213 will be redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron TWO ONE THREE (VFA-213). The Fighting Blacklions of VF-213 were commissioned as a Navy Fighter …

Jan 16, 2024 · – The “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) returned to their home base of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach on January 15, 2024 following …

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