Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:VF-38
gptkb:VF-48 |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1955-1994
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:John_Mc_Cain
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:awards |
numerous commendations
participated in air shows achieved numerous milestones |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Miramar
|
| gptkbp:color |
Red, White, and Blue
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1994 |
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
gptkb:1994
|
| gptkbp:formation_date |
gptkb:1955
|
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VF-111
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Sundowners emblem
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
honors fallen members
|
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Vietnam_War |
| gptkbp:mission |
air superiority
|
| gptkbp:motto |
The Best of the Best
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Sundowners
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
held regularly
multiple commanders available for fans active alumni network engaged with local communities inspired future generations of pilots recognized for excellence in service faced operational challenges supported military families collaborated with other squadrons adapted to changing warfare tactics influenced future squadrons squadron newsletters remains a part of naval aviation history trained many naval aviators Fleet Air Defense Sundowner traditions Sundowners Insignia over 39 years of service pioneered tactics in air combat rich history of service and valor |
| gptkbp:successor |
VFA-111
|
| gptkbp:training |
advanced fighter tactics
|