VFA-27 is an F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter squadron operating from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5.

Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27), also known as the "Royal Maces", are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 5 and are attached to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington .

In November 1992 aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), VFA-27 helped enforce a no fly zone against Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi Air Force in Operation Southern Watch. On January 13, 1993, the squadron...

VFA-27 completed their transition to the F/A-18E Super Hornet in October 2004 and promptly continued their record of excellence with back to back Naval Air Forces Pacific Battle Efficiency Awards in 2005 and 2006.

VFA-27 transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet in October 2004 and promptly continued their record of excellence with back to back Naval Air Forces Pacific Battle Efficiency Awards in 2005 and...

Mar 16, 2015 · Strike Fighter Squadron 27 recently conducted dissimilar air combat training with the Okinawa-based Japan Air Self-Defense Force 204th Fighter Squadron.

The "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 held an airborne change of command ceremony in the skies above aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) July 13, while underway in the...

The mission of VFA 27 is to conduct carrier based air strike and strike force escort missions, anti-ship operations, battle group anti-air operations, and surveillance/intelligence collection...

Description: VFA-27 Lineage: Established as VA-27 on 1 September 1967 Redesignated VFA-27 on 24 January 1991 Insignia approved: 6 June 1991* *This CNO approval was for the modification of the...

CDR McMillan reported to VFA-27 as the Executive Officer in May 2023 and assumed the Commanding Officer role in July 2024. CDR McMillan has accumulated over 4,100 flight hours, including more...