Fighter Squadron 51A

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_11
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkbp:baseLocation gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Miramar
gptkbp:colors black and gold
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
gptkbp:deployedTo gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:established 1955
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Naval_Air_Forces
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first squadron to deploy with F/A-18 Hornets
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fighter Squadron 51A
gptkbp:insignia squadron patch
gptkbp:mission air superiority
gptkbp:motto Victory_through_Valor
gptkbp:nickname The Black Knights
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Jane_Smith
gptkbp:operationalRole fighter aircraft operations
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:squadrons over 60 years of service
annual reunion
budget cuts
highly trained pilots
emphasis on teamwork
rotating command structure
participated in major conflicts
logistics and maintenance teams
development of new tactics
participation in airshows
integrity and professionalism
defend national interests
state-of-the-art avionics
numerous air-to-air kills
squadron newsletter
VF-51
approximately 12 aircraft
black knight emblem
collaborations with allied forces
excellence in air combat
influential in naval aviation history
rich heritage of service.
strong veteran network
transitioning to new aircraft
awarded_the_Battle_Efficiency_Award
gptkbp:supportRole close air support
pilot training
multiple combat deployments
gptkbp:training advanced tactical training
gptkbp:trainingExercises Red Flag