Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The FIGHTING BLACKLIONS report operationally to Commander, Carrier …
Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213)- (VFA-213) also known as the Blacklions, is a renowned United States Navy fighter squadron. Established in 1955, the squadron operated a variety of aircraft …
In March 1971, VFA-213 became the first fleet squadron to fly the Phantom more than 1,000 hours in a single month. In December 1976, VFA-213 transitioned to the Navy’s premier …
After completing follow-on training in the F-18 Super Hornet with the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, he reported to the world famous “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 in October 2007.
2024年1月16日 · – 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 …
2024年1月15日 · Following completion of a four-week Composite Unit Training exercise, VFA-213 deployed on May 2, 2023 with Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), embarked aboard the Ford …
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 …