VFA-103 - Wikipedia
Jose M. Rivera. Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), nicknamed the Jolly Rogers, is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1952. VFA-103 flies the F/A-18F Super Hornet and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (US).
VFA-103 Jolly Rogers Strike Fighter Squadron US Navy - Seaforces
Feb 1, 2005 · VFA-103 continued their role as Carrier Air Wing SEVEN's (CVW-7's) go-to squadron for the most demanding combat and combat support missions. While deployed, the Jolly Rogers led the air wing in combat operations, flying over 1850 sorties and nearly 5900 hours.
Command History - United States Navy
VF-103 made it's last deployment flying the F-14B Tomcat in 2004 aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, conducting missions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and the squadron transitioned to...
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 Returns from Deployment
Apr 21, 2023 · NORFOLK – The “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 returned to its home base at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia, April 21, 2023, following a nine-month deployment with Carrier...
VF-103 Sluggers Jolly Rogers fighter squadron FITRON ONE
F-14B Tomcat (VF-103 / CVW-17) aboard USS Saratoga (CV 60) - 1993. F-14B Tomcat (VF-103 / CVW-17) homecoming after Desert Storm at NAS Oceana, Virginia - 1991. F-14B Tomcats (VF-103 / CVW-17) embarked on USS Saratoga (CV 60) during Operation Desert Storm - 1991. F-14B Tomcat (VF-103 / CVW-17) aboard USS Saratoga (CV 60) during Operation Desert ...
The Accurate History of Fighter Squadron 103 - Copyright 2017 …
VF-103 was one of the early adaptors (1957) of the F-8 Crusader, the Navy's new fast moving, high flying performance fighter aircraft and in 1958 the squadron and their Crusaders were part of CVG-10 onboard the USS FORRESTAL in the Mediterranean during the "Lebanon Crisis".
Welcome Aboard - United States Navy
VFA-103 carries on the Jolly Roger’s tradition flying the Navy's premier Strike Fighter aircraft, the F/A-18F "Rhino." The squadron is assigned to Carrier Air Wing SEVEN, based ashore at...
VFA-103 Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO THREE - GlobalSecurity.org
VFA-103, the Jolly Rogers, is based at NAS Oceana in Virgina. The Jolly Rogers were redesignated VFA-103, from VF-103, in 2005 to reflect their transition training to the F-18 E/F Super...
FIGHTER SQUADRON 103/VF-103
FITRON 103. Skuttlebutt has it that it was STRONGLY suggested to the Squadron to take on the Skull & Bones in 1995 when VF-84 was dis-established . And so, a 43 year tradition of Slugger excellence was summarily tossed and VF-103 has since transitioned to the FA-18 aircraft and become VFA-103.
VFA-103 Changes Command in the Adriatic Sea - United States …
Jan 18, 2023 · ADRIATIC SEA - Cmdr. Jeffrey “Creature” Creighan relieved Cmdr. Jason “Fisheye” Papadopoulos as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103. The change of command ceremony took ...