VFA-208

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:awards Numerous commendations
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1993
gptkbp:deployment Multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf
gptkbp:historical_significance Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-208
gptkbp:is_based_in gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
gptkbp:motto " We Own the Night"
gptkbp:nickname Fighting Redcocks
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_8
gptkbp:role Fighter Attack
gptkbp:squadron_history Established in 1993
Annual family day events
Multiple deployments since inception
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:fighter_aircraft
Red and white
Joint exercises with other branches
Navy officers
Approximately 12 aircraft
To provide air superiority and ground attack capabilities.
Redcock emblem
gptkbp:training Advanced tactical training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VFA-115
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6