Strike Fighter Squadron 11 | |
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Active | 1 September 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 One |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | "Red Rippers" |
Colors | Red and White |
Tail Code | AB |
Engagements | 1958 Lebanon crisis Second Taiwan Straits Crisis Vietnam War Multinational Force in Lebanon Operation Southern Watch Operation Desert Strike Operation Noble Eagle Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
Commanders | |
Current commander | CDR Greg Valdez, USN |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4U Corsair F9 Cougar F2H Banshee F-8 Crusader F-4 Phantom F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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"). VFA-11 is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet and currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing One.