Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, United States. The squadron was established in 1950 and is nicknamed "Red Rippers" (call sign "Ripper").

Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Red Rippers report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing ONE and...

Dec 21, 2024 · Two U.S. Navy aviators are safe after their two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet was shot down by an American ship by mistake, according to a late Saturday statement from U.S. Central Command.

In 1948, the Rippers became Fighter Squadron ELEVEN (VF-11), and leapt into the jet age flying the McDonnell F2-1 BANSHEE. They flew the BANSHEE during the Korean War from USS KEARSARGE, and...

We fly the two seat variant of the Navy’s newest strike fighter aircraft the F/A-18F Super Hornet.

On September 11, 2001 in response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania, Fighter Squadron ELEVEN was called to action to provide homeland and coastal defense. In February of 2002 the Rippers deployed aboard USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV-67) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

Dec 23, 2024 · An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman on Dec. 16, 2024.

Jul 20, 2020 · Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-11) held a brief aerial change-of-command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana July 2. Cmdr. John McGee relieved Cmdr. Eric McQueen as the commanding...

VF-11 was embarked on USS John F. Kennedy as it provided support to operations in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. It was during that deployment that VF-11 became the first...

Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11), also known as the "Red Rippers", are a United States Navy fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. Their call sign is Ripper, tail code is AB, and they fly the F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Dec 16, 2020 · Lineage for VFA-11: Established as VF-43 on 1 September 1950; VF-43 redesignated VF-11 on 16 February 1959; VF-11 redesignated VFA-11 on 18 October 2005 (Note: When VF-43 was redesignated...

Manges has been serving as the executive officer of the world famous “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 since 21 April 2023. Manges has been awarded the Strike/Flight Air Medal (2), the Navy Commendation...

Sep 12, 2024 · The #FlyingFriday video showcases the strength and precision of VFA-11, The Red Rippers, highlighting their aerial maneuvers, carrier operations, and squadron life.

Feb 20, 2008 · The Navy’s oldest continuously active fighter squadron, VFA-11 can trace its 80 years of service from the first aircraft carrier all the way to the newest fighter, the F/A-18F Super Hornet. In between, the Red Rippers have laid claim to important pieces of Naval aviation history, a history that will be celebrated later this year.

VFA-11 has 250 officer and enlisted personnel who fly and maintain 11 F/A-18F "Super Hornets," a two-seat strike fighter, carrier-based aircraft built by Boeing. It is manned by a pilot and...

She assumed the duties as VFA-11 "Red Rippers" on 8 May 2024.

Aug 15, 2021 · VFA-11 Red Rippers have made a US Navy first by having their CO F/A-18F Super Hornet jet (normally a ‘101’ MODEX) permitted to carry the two-digit MODEX of ‘11’ – for obvious reasons!

This mishap caught everyone in VF-11 a little unprepared. All squadron training was geared for the July deployment. New plans were set and the Rippers began a month long experiment on 24 July;...

Mar 3, 2022 · Naval aviators assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1’s strike fighter squadrons (VFA) 11, 211, 81, 34 and electronic attack squadron (VAQ) 137 conducted airborne patrols through a series of...

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