VF-194 and sister squadron VF-191 were the two shortest lived F-14 squadrons in history and are thus unfamiliar to many observers. The original VF-194 took part in WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam, but was disestablished on the 1st of March 1978 as a F-4 Phantom squadron. VF-194 also flew Hellcats, Bearcats, Cougars, Furies and Crusaders. Reestablished on the 1st of December 1986 as part of CVW-10 attached to USS INDEPENDENCE, The Legendary Red Lightnings again flew the skies of NAS Miramar, albeit for a very short time. After accepting seven of their twelve aircraft and participating with USS ENTERPRISE for Sea Fair in Seattle, WA, an ACM detachment to George AFB, CA and a Fleet Fighter ACM Readiness Program (FFARP) detachment to NAF El Centro, CA, VF-194 was notified of its impending disestablishment just two months prior to CVW-10's planned Air Wing Strike Detachment to NAS Fallon, NV. The Legendary Red Lightnings last flight was in the Spring of 1988.

The 'Hunters' of VF-201 were one of two Naval Air Reserve squadrons based at NAS Dallas, then NAS Ft. Worth. They flew the F-14A models, but transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet in the mid-90s.

The 'Superheats' of VF-202 were established in July 1970 and was one of two Naval Reserve F-14 squadrons. They were based out of NAS Dallas, TX. They originally flew the F-8H Crusaders, then the F-4N Phantoms until receiving their first Tomcat in April 1987. They were the Tomcat squadron for the Reserve Airwing 20.

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They received their F-14As at Miramar in December 1975 after having operated the F-8J Crusaders for many years. The maiden Tomcat flight was 23 December 1975. She is attached to CVW-9 aboard the USS Stennis (CVN-74).

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They were TARPS capable and are based on the West-Coast ships. She is attached to CVW-9 aboard the USS Stennis (CVN-74).

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 flew the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They were TARPS capable and are based on the West-Coast ships. She is attached to CVW-9 aboard the USS Stennis (CVN-74). This is the "historical" version of their squadron patch showing the F-14 Tomcat aircraft.

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They were TARPS capable and are based on the West-Coast ships. She is attached to CVW-9 aboard the USS Stennis (CVN-74). This is the "historical" version of their squadron patch showing the aircraft that look like "bananas".

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They are TARPS capable and are based on the West-Coast ships. She is attached to CVW-9 aboard the USS Stennis (CVN-74). This is the desert version of the squadron patch worn by the aviators while in other parts of the world doing God's work.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977. This is their desert version of their squadron patch.

The "Devil's Disciples" were established in October 1970 and was a reserve squadron at NAS Miramar, CA. They originally flew F-8K/L aircraft prior to getting F-4B. They transitioned to F-14 Tomcats in 1985. This patch is a more "rare" one due to the Devil looking to the right. Stumbled across a few of these, so get 'em quick.

The "Devil's Disciples" were established in October 1970 and was a reserve squadron at NAS Miramar, CA. They originally flew F-8K/L aircraft prior to getting F-4B. They transitioned to F-14 Tomcats in 1985. This patch shows the Devil looking to the left. Only found a small quantity, so if you need one, now is the time to grab it.

The "Stallions" were a Fighter reserve squadron established in May 1971 at NAS Miramar, CA. They originally flew F-8K/L aircraft prior to getting F-4Bs, then began the transition to the F-14 in 1985. Sister squadron of VF-302, they were assigned the TARPS Reconnaissance mission. Thanx to "Rob", formerly of VA305 for the info.

Strike Weapons and Tactics School, Atlantic is located at NAS Oceana, VA and is the tactics school for the F-14 Tomcat. The A-6 Intruder started it, and now the F-18 Hornet is joining them. This is the patch used by the F-14 school.