VFA-14
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The Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14) "Tophatters" are a United States Navy fighter attack squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore. They fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet, and are the Navy's oldest active squadron, having formed in 1919. Their callsign is Camelot, and their tail code is NG.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 14, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 14 | |
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Active | 1919 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Nine |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Lemoore |
Nickname(s) | Tophatters |
Motto(s) | "The Oldest and Boldest" |
Engagements | World War II Vietnam War Gulf War Operation Allied Force Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War |
Decorations | 2022 Battle "E" 2020 Battle "E" 2012 RADM C. Wade McLuskey Award 2010 Battle "E" 1980 Battle "E" |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR Casey McCain |
Executive Officer | CDR John Keith |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM Michael L. Flanders |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4B SB2U Vindicator SBD Dauntless F4U Corsair F3D Skynight F3H Demon F-4 Phantom F-14 Tomcat F/A-18E Super Hornet |
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