Strike Fighter Squadron 40

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:activeDuring 1983
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
Multi-role fighter
gptkbp:base Naval Air Station Oceana
gptkbp:colors Blue and Gold
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1984
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Virginia_Beach,_Virginia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strike Fighter Squadron 40
gptkbp:insignia Fighting_Eagles_emblem
gptkbp:mission Carrier-based air operations
gptkbp:nickname The_Fighting_Eagles
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:numberOfEmployees Over 20
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_1
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
Advanced tactical training
Established in 1983
Regular maintenance and upgrades
Produces newsletters and reports
Numerous awards for excellence
Engages with local community events
Collaborates with allied forces
Continues to evolve with technology
Supports naval aviation missions
Led by experienced naval officers
Utilizes advanced avionics
Approximately 12 aircraft
Utilizes state-of-the-art training facilities
Part of naval aviation history
Recognized for operational readiness
Hosts air shows and demonstrations
Includes pilots and support staff
Maintains rich traditions and heritage
Pioneered new tactics in naval aviation
Recipient of numerous commendations
Participated in major conflicts since establishment
Deployed_to_various_locations_worldwide
“We_Lead_the_Way”
Eagle_with_a_bomb
Strike_Fighter_Squadron
Multiple_deployments_to_the_Persian_Gulf
Transitioned_from_F-14_Tomcat_to_F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:subordinateUnits gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:trainingExercises Participates in joint exercises