VFA-83
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Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83), also known as the "Rampagers", are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 3, their tailcode is AC and their radio callsign is Ram.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 83, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 83 | |
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Active | April 1950 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Three |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | Rampagers |
Motto(s) | Ram On! |
Engagements | Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Iraq War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | CDR Benjamin Orloff |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-4 Skyhawk A-7 Corsair II |
Fighter | F4U Corsair F8F Bearcat F9F Panther F7U Cutlass F/A-18C Hornet F/A-18 Super Hornet |
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