VF-33

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phoenix_Squadron
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1994
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:star
gptkb:Capt._John_M._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Cdr._John_Mc_Cain
gptkb:Cdr._Thomas_Mc_Guire
gptkb:Cdr._William_H._Mc_Raven
gptkb:Lt._Cmdr._John_M._Mc_Gowan
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
gptkbp:color Blue and Gold
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Cdr._John_Mc_Cain
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1994
1943
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1994
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Miramar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VF-33
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:VF-33_Insignia
gptkbp:mission air superiority
gptkbp:motto The Few, The Proud
gptkbp:nickname Starfighters
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:boxing_match
Participated in multiple conflicts
Participated in NATO exercises
Established in 1943
Engaged in community outreach
Participated in joint exercises
Participated in peacekeeping missions
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Recognized for excellence in performance
Supported humanitarian missions
Deactivated in 1994
Maintained high readiness
Engaged in training missions
Supported ground forces
Contributed to naval aviation history
Operated from aircraft carriers
Conducted air patrols
Promoted aviation safety
Known for air-to-air combat
Part of Carrier Air Wing
Starfighter emblem
Engaged in international operations
Trained in carrier operations
Fleet Air Defense
Transitioned to F/ A-18 Hornet
Maintained a strong legacy
Developed tactics for air combat
Fostered camaraderie among pilots
gptkbp:successor gptkb:VFA-33