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 …

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...

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.

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...

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 …

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 …

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...

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...

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 …

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 …

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History . 22. June 1955: VF-213 Established at NAS : 9. March 1959: VF-213 was redesignated VF-116: 1. September 1964: VF-116 was redesignated VF-213: 2007: VF-213 was redesignated VFA-213

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 an eight-month...

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Operational loss, Fighter Squadron (VF) 213, Fixed Wing, USNA 16th Company. Edward Smith, Jr. Class of 1967: Lieutenant, US Navy: Operational loss, Fighter Squadron (VF) 213, Fixed Wing, USNA 16th Company: Stephen Arcana Class of 1968. Lieutenant, US Navy. Gibsonburg, Ohio. September 9, 1971 (26 years old)

Nov 11, 2023 · The Black Lions of VF-213 were among the first Miramar squadrons to receive the F-14A Tomcat, 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 cruise as part of CVW-11 in October 1977.

dedicated to the US Navy's first carrier-based female pilot, LT Kara 'Revlon' Hultgreen, who died in the crash of F-14A BuNo 160390 'Lion 103' (VF-213 'Black Lions') on October 25th, 1994 about 50 miles of the coast of San Diego, CA on approach to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

The Fighting Black Lions of VF-213 were commissioned as a Navy Fighter Squadron on 22 June 1955 at NAS Moffett Field, California. The Black Lions flew the F-2H3 Banshee during their first deployment aboard USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31),then transitioned to the F-4D Skyray for their next two deployments on USS Lexington (CV-16).

CONGRATULATIONS on your orders to STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON TWO ONE THREE (VFA-213). We are looking forward to your arrival and are excited for you and your family to join the FIGHTING BLACKLIONS!...

Oct 29, 2021 · On March 22nd, 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 laser-guided bombs and 94 JDAM bombs.