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Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), nicknamed the Jolly Rogers, is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1952. VFA-103 flies the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana , Virginia (US) .
Jolly Rogers (1995) FG-1 F9F Cougar F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14: VF-103: 1 May 1952-Feb 2005 VFA-103: Feb 2005–present VFA-103 Not applicable, still exists Established as one of CVG-10(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Third "Jolly Rogers" squadron. Adopted "Jolly Rogers" name and insignia following VF-84(3rd)'s disestablishment. VF-104: Hell's Archers F4U
Inspired by the piratical theme of the aircraft's name, VF-17's commanding officer Tommy Blackburn selected the Jolly Roger as the squadron's insignia. [6] The current squadron to hold the name is the VFA-103, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (the "Jolly Rogers"), the skull and crossbones on all-black tails makes them easily identifiable. [citation ...
VFA-103: Jolly Rogers F/A-18F: Commander, Carrier Air Wing SEVEN: Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic: VF-103: 1 May 1952-27 Apr 2006 VFA-103: 27 Apr 2006–present: Third "Jolly Roger" squadron Homeport NAS Oceana: VFA-105: Gunslingers F/A-18E: Commander, Carrier Air Wing THREE: Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic: VA-105(2nd): 4 Mar ...
Three distinct U.S. Naval Aviation squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-17/VF-5B/VF-61, VF-84, and VF-103, since redesignated as VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Roger name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions.
Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61), the Jolly Rogers, was a fighter squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as VF-17 on 1 January 1943, it was redesignated as VF-5B on 15 November 1946, and then later as VF-61 on 28 July 1948. It was disestablished on 15 April 1959. It was the first navy squadron to be designated VF-17. [1]
Squadron Aircraft Notes VF-103 Jolly Rogers F-14B Tomcat VFA-34 Blue Blasters F/A-18C Hornet VFA-81 Sunliners F/A-18C Hornet VFA-83 Rampagers F/A-18C Hornet VAQ-132 Scorpions EA-6B Prowler VS-30 Diamondheads S-3B Viking VAW-125 Tigertails/Torchbearers E-2C Hawkeye HS-15 Red Lions SH-60F/HH-60H Oceanhawk VQ-6 Black Ravens Det.D: ES-3A Shadow
An F-14A of VF-84 Jolly Rogers, in a 1970s color scheme, circa 1978 The F-14 began replacing the F-4 Phantom II in U.S. Navy service starting in September 1974 with squadrons VF-1 "Wolfpack" and VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" aboard USS Enterprise and participated in the American withdrawal from Saigon .