US Navy Fighter Squadron VF-211 Fighting Checkmates Mounted Photo Grumman F-14A
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| Management number | 36766425 | Release Date | 2026/01/04 | List Price | $300.00 | Model Number | 36766425 | ||
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Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the "Fighting Checkmates", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is currently equipped with the F/A-18E Super Hornet, but at the time of this photo were equipped with the F-14A Tomcat.
In 1980 VF-211 added the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System TARPS mission. In 1983, VF-211 changed carriers to USS Ranger. In 1985 they deployed with USS Kitty Hawk as USS Kitty Hawk was upgraded to handle F/A-18 Hornets. VF-211 would move to USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk and USS Nimitz in the following years. In 1986 VF-211 took part in trials of experimental water based camouflage schemes, painting at least four aircraft in temporary schemes that consisted of browns and grey
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Home decor > Wall hanging |
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| Brand | Navy |
| Condition | Like new |
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