| Strike Fighter Squadron 211 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1 May 1945 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of |  Carrier Air Wing Eleven |
| Garrison/HQ |  NAS Oceana |
| Nickname(s) | "Fighting Checkmates" |
| Mascot(s) | Brutus |
| Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War Operation Southern Watch Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | CDR Sean Stuart |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | SBW Helldiver AD-1/A-1 Skyraider |
| Fighter | F4U Corsair F9F Panther F9F Cougar FJ-1 Fury FJ-3M Fury F3H Demon F-11F Tiger F-8 Crusader F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet F/A-18E Super Hornet |
Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the "Fighting Checkmates", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet.