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 patrol and ground forces support missions, delivering 102 …

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 became the first Tomcat squadron to log more than 1,000 hours in two consecutive months.

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

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 Theater Commander...

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 proficient on their new mount VF-213 departed for their first …

FIGHTER SQUADRON 213 (VF-213) at HullNumber.com - Specs & Deployments - Crew Roster - Photos - NEW -> ALL HANDS - Internet Links - Reunion Info

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 patrol and ground forces support missions, delivering 102 …

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 and 550...

Kara S. Hultgreen[1] (October 5, 1965 – October 25, 1994) was an American naval aviator who served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and was the first female carrier-based fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. She was also the first female fighter pilot in …

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 Squadron on...