Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The FIGHTING BLACKLIONS report operationally to Commander, Carrier …

Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213), also known as the Blacklions, is a renowned United States Navy fighter squadron. Established in 1955, the squadron operated a variety of aircraft …

As of Dec. 18, 2024, he has assumed the role and responsibility of Commanding Officer of VFA-213. Cmdr. Swift has flown over 80 combat missions while accruing over 2,900 flight hours …

VF-213 became the first Tomcat squadron to log more than 1,000 hours in two consecutive months. The BLACKLIONS also provided invaluable reconnaissance to the Task Force and …

Jan 16, 2024 · – The “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) returned to their home base of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach on January 15, 2024 following …

In March 1971, VFA-213 became the first fleet squadron to fly the Phantom more than 1,000 hours in a single month. In December 1976, VFA-213 transitioned to the Navy’s premier …

In March 1971, VFA-213 became the first fleet squadron to fly the Phantom more than 1,000 hours in a single month. In December 1976, VFA-213 transitioned to the Navy’s premier …

Mar 19, 2018 · A week after one of their F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft suffered a deadly crash, the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 are scheduled to return Wednesday to …

Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) Black Lions is an aviation unit of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (USA). It was established in 1955 and is currently …

When their training is finished, VF-213 will be redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron TWO ONE THREE (VFA-213). The Fighting Blacklions of VF-213 were commissioned as a Navy Fighter …