VFA-97 is an F-35C Lightning II squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Two.

Strike Fighter Squadron 97 (VFA-97) is a naval aviation squadron of the United States Navy. It is equipped with the F-35C Lightning II and is stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The squadron is nicknamed "Warhawks" and it is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two, tail code "NE".

On May 28, 1968, they departed San Diego embarked on USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) for the squadron’s first WESTPAC deployment. Beginning in June 1968, WARHAWK pilots proved themselves in combat while flying the A-7 Corsair in strikes against targets in Vietnam.

Fight and win prompt or sustained combat from the sea. Strike Fighter Squadron NINE SEVEN (VFA) 97 is an F-35C Lightning II squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore and...

The “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron 97 were commissioned on June 1, 1967 and assigned to Carrier Air Wing 14. On May 28, 1968, they departed San Diego, California embarked on USS...

Mar 3, 2022 · Strike Fighter Squadron 97 (VFA-97), the US Navy’s second fleet squadron to operate the F-35C strike fighter has been declared safe for flight in the Lightning II, Sea Power Magazine reports.

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The squadron's return to NAS Lemoore in May 1977, marked the completion of five years and over 25,000 hours of accident-free flying in the A-7, making VA 97 the first squadron to achieve that...

Oct 11, 2023 · VFA-97 proves itself to be an integral part of projecting the peace and security across the globe. While completing final preparations for deployment, the squadron exhibited exemplary performance in tactical proficiency, mission readiness and aircraft material condition.

Mar 2, 2021 · VFA-97 will become the Navy’s second fleet F-35C squadron. The first, VFA-147, is scheduled to deploy later this year with Carrier Air Wing Two on USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). VFA-97 had operated the F/A-18 Hornet since 1991, and the F/A-18E Super Hornet since 2013.