Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) is a United States Navy Strike Fighter squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Their call sign is Diamond, with the tail code NF, and they fly …

In 1992, VF-102 and the F-14 Tomcat entered the critical air-to-ground mission area thus solidifying the DIAMONDBACKS’ role as a strike fighter squadron and leading the way into the …

In August of 1993 VF-102 became the first F-14 squadron to try out the new US Navy air wing concept, where there is only one squadron of F-14's per wing. This took place on America's …

After extensive air-to-surface training emphasizing organic laser-guided weapon employment with the F-14’s LANTIRN pod, VF-102 flew numerous combat sorties in support of Operations …

In 1992, VF-102 and the F-14 Tomcat entered the critical air-to-ground mission area thus solidifying the DIAMONDBACKS’ role as a strike fighter squadron and leading the way into the …

A VF-102 F-14 was the first to be fired upon by a Libyan SA-5 while patrolling the so called Line of Death, during Operation Attain Document. A month later the unit flew cover for the bomber …

Two air crewmen from Fighter Squadron (VF) 102 received minor injuries when they safely ejected from their F-14 Tomcat aircraft near Bermuda.

20.03.1987: This VF-154 aircraft crashed after the ECS turbine failed and exploded. The crew ejected Northeast of Miramar, in an area known Poway. The aircraft rolled and crashed …

An Association of F-14 Tomcat Aircrew, Maintainers, Civil Servants, Contractors, and Enthusiasts.

During the routine mpping mission over Sam1ia, Samlian Air Defense Forces fired a SA-2 Guideline surface to air missile at a VP-102 F-14, mistaking it for an Ethiopian MI023 Flogger. …