VF-14 Tophatters

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VF-14
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat_squadron
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1994
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-14_A_Tomcat
gptkb:F-14_D_Super_Tomcat
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkb:star
gptkb:F-14_B_Tomcat
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Miramar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VF-14 Tophatters
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:mission Air Superiority
gptkbp:motto The Best of the Best
gptkbp:nickname Tophatters
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Captain_John_C._Mc_Cain_III
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:VF-1
gptkb:1994
gptkb:VFA-14
Participated in NATO exercises
Established in 1943
Participated in Operation Desert Storm
Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Participated in humanitarian missions
Participated in peacekeeping missions
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Engaged in reconnaissance missions
Maintained a strong alumni network
Deactivated in 1994
Maintained high standards of training
Participated in joint exercises with allied forces
Received multiple commendations
Engaged in air-to-air combat training
Participated in air defense operations
Supported naval fleet operations
Influenced future fighter squadrons
Contributed to naval aviation history.
Conducted air-to-ground strike missions
Tophatters Insignia
Known for high operational readiness
Contributed to the development of fighter tactics
Flew missions during the Cold War
Flew missions in the Mediterranean Sea
Flew missions in the Persian Gulf
Flew missions in the South China Sea
Had a diverse range of missions
Had a legacy of innovation in fighter design
Had a significant impact on naval aviation
Had a strong sense of camaraderie among members
Known for its skilled pilots
Maintained a strong tradition of excellence
Trained numerous naval aviators
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:AJ