This marked VF-11’s final deployment in the Grumman F-14 TOMCAT, and in 2005, the Rippers began a new chapter in their history when they transitioned to the FA-18F Super Hornet. On November 5, 2007 the Rippers embarked on their first combat deployment flying the “Rhino” aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN-75) as a member of Carrier Air ...

In 2004 VF-11 deployed for the last time with the F-14 aboard USS George Washington in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During that cruise, VF-11 F-14s participated in the bombing of Fallujah during a 48-hour period between 28 and 29 April.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a multi-mission fighter aircraft. Originally designed as an air superiority fighter to outperform any potential threat to the carrier battle group, it has adopted many other important missions today like Ground Attack (incl. Laser Guided Bombs) and Tactical Air Reconnaissance.

In 1994 VF-11 added another upgrade to the F-14, giving it the capability to use NVG's (Night Vision Goggles). These literally allow pilots to see in the dark, replacing instrument flying with a clear (but green tinted) view of the world around them.

In 1948, the Rippers became Fighter Squadron ELEVEN (VF-11), and leapt into the jet age flying the McDonnell F2-1 BANSHEE. They flew the BANSHEE during the Korean War from USS KEARSARGE, and...

Long term Navy plans envisage the system being fitted to all F-14's, providing an excellent complement to the LANTIRN night vision and targeting system that is now in use with all VF squadrons. VF-11, as with all Pacific fleet F-14 squadrons, moved to NAS Oceana.

This marked VF-11’s final deployment in the Grumman F-14 TOMCAT, and in 2005, the Rippers began a new chapter in their history when they transitioned to the FA-18F Super Hornet. On November 5, 2007 the Rippers embarked on their first combat deployment flying the “Rhino” aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN-75) as a member of Carrier Air ...

During World War II, VF-41 deployed on USS Ranger supported the Allied invasion of Northwest Africa, downing 14 Vichy French aircraft in the Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat on 8/9 November 1942. [2] The squadron lost 7 F4Fs in action over the same period.

It was during that deployment that VF-11 became the first squadron to drop the Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) from an F-14 in combat. In 2004, the Rippers were embarked on USS George...

Dec 26, 2020 · The GPS-guided JDAM was first used by the F/A-18C during Operation Allied Force and, by 2001, the new bombs were also cleared for the F-14. VF-11 and VF-143 were the first two squadrons to...