VF-101

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VF-46
gptkbp:active_years 1952-1994
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:star
Tomcat RIO
gptkbp:awards various commendations
reunions held annually
numerous air-to-air kills
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
gptkbp:commander various
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1955
gptkb:1994
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:1994
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Virginia_Beach,_Virginia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VF-101
gptkbp:mission air superiority
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Grim_Reapers
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:operational_area fleet defense
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:F-14_A
gptkb:F-14_B
gptkb:F-14_D
gptkb:Death_from_Above
black and white
ground crew
joint exercises with allies
naval exercises
experienced pilots
newsletters and updates
established in 1952
highly respected
active alumni network
influenced naval aviation tactics
Grim Reaper emblem
inspired future fighter squadrons
multiple aircraft carriers
Fleet Air Defense
participated in Cold War missions
honors fallen pilots
pioneered tactics for F-14
remains a symbol of naval aviation excellence
to F/ A-18 Hornet
trained other squadrons
gptkbp:successor gptkb:VF-31
gptkbp:training adversary training