VF-24 Fighting Renegades Fighter Squadron US Navy F-14 Tomcat
VF-24 made its last F-8 Crusader cruise aboard USS Hancock in 1975. Upon return to San Diego the Squadron transitioned to the F-14 Tomcat and received their first aircraft on December 9, 1975. VF-24 then changed the squadron name to "Fighting Renegades".
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In April 1986, VF-24 was called upon to execute Operation Coyote which involved positioning four fully mission capable F-14s, accompanying aircrew and over 150 maintenance personnel and necessary spare parts over 3,300 km (2,000 mi) away within 46 hours.
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VF-24 in April 1989, was one of the 1st 2 Pacific Fleet Fighter Sqaudrons to accept the new and much improved F-14B aircraft. VF-24 deployed in June 1989, aboard USS Nimitz for amonth long operation in the Bering Straits.
VF-24 Squadron History - topedge.com
On December 9th 1975 VF-24 received it's first F-14A Tomcat, replacing F-8J Crusaders. More F-14's followed and after time to workup on their new mounts VF-24 conducted their first deployment onboard USS Constellation (CV-64) from April to November 1977.
VF-24 Fighting Renegades - Command History - topedge.com
In April 1986, VF-24 was called upon to execute Operation COYOTE. This involved positioning four fully mission capable F-14's as well as 150 maintenance personnel and all required spare parts over 2,000 miles away within 48 hours of notification.
F-14A Tomcat | Pacific Coast Air Museum | Navy Fighter Top
Our F-14 Tomcat (160889) assigned to VF-24 on board the USS Kitty Hawk for a Western Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean cruise while the movie was being made. This aircraft served long an honorably and its record needs no Hollywood embellishments.
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2019年7月15日 · In 1989 VF-24 “Fighting Renegades” onboard the USS Nimitz had been at sea and upon returning to San Diego in August the squadron began to re-equip with the F-14B making them the first Pacific Fleet Fighter Squadron to do this.
Taking The F-14A Tomcat On Cruise For My First Time
2020年7月3日 · In 1982, Paul Nickell was a "nugget" Naval Aviator heading to his first fleet assignment with VF-24 "Renegades" at the now fabled Naval Air Station Miramar near San Diego—also known as Fighter Town USA. His mount was the still somewhat unpredictable but fiercely powerful Grumman F-14A Tomcat.
Order of Battle: US Navy F-14 Units - Aviamagazine.com
Like many squadrons, VF-14 was deployed to the Red Sea, after the invasion of Kuwait in 1990, aboard the USS John F Kennedy. In the months leading up the to Gulf War, VF-14 assisted in controlling the Iraqi embargo (Operation Desert Shield). 17 …