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. This is the aircraft triangle worn on the right flight suit sleeve.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 were established in June 1955, flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They were originally located at NAS Miramar, but have since moved to the East Coast Master Jet Base of NAS Oceana, VA. They were one of the first TARPS capable Tomcat squadrons, and fly with CVW-11 currently onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 were established in June 1955, flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They were originally located at NAS Miramar, but have since moved to the East Coast Master Jet Base of NAS Oceana, VA. They were one of the first TARPS capable Tomcat squadrons, and fly with CVW-11 currently onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the desert version of their aircraft patch that they wear on deployment.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 were established in June 1955, flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They were originally located at NAS Miramar, but have since moved to the East Coast Master Jet Base of NAS Oceana, VA. They were one of the first TARPS capable Tomcat squadrons, and fly with CVW-11 currently onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). They won the most recent "MUTHA" award, and this is the patch created to commemorate that victory.

This is the aircraft triangle for the F-14 squadron that went by "Red Lightnings". Not sure what squadron that was...........