Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:VF-26
gptkb:VF-24 gptkb:VF-12 |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1955-1994
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F-8_Crusader gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Miramar
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Cdr._John_C._Mc_Cain_III
|
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1994
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| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1994 |
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VF-97
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| gptkbp:mission |
Air Superiority
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Fly, We Fight
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Ghost_Riders
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:Black_and_White
gptkb:VFA-97 Established in 1955 Participated in Cold War operations Participated in Operation Desert Storm Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom Engaged in community outreach programs Participated in fleet exercises Participated in multinational exercises Engaged in reconnaissance missions Supported humanitarian missions Maintained a high operational tempo Participated in anti-piracy operations Engaged in counter-narcotics operations Participated in air shows and demonstrations Supported carrier strike groups Decommissioned in 1994 Contributed to naval aviation tactics Engaged in air-to-air combat training Engaged in joint operations with allied forces Participated in air defense missions Maintained a legacy of excellence Ghost Rider emblem Known for its combat readiness Fleet Air Defense Contributed to naval aviation safety standards Developed tactics for air superiority Known for high readiness and training standards Maintained a strong presence in the Pacific Maintained a strong training program Reactivated in 1972 Recognized for its contributions to naval aviation |