By tradition, the "Brutus" mascot is painted on an aircraft whenever the Fighting Checkmates spend Christmas away from home. The squadron's radio call sign is "Nickel." Three U.S. Navy …

Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Checkmates report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing …

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In early 2008, the squadron transitioned to the Block II Super Hornet, equipped with APG-79 radar, the world’s most advanced airborne intercept radar. The Checkmates’ squadron logo …

The Checkmates’ squadron logo depicts a cartoon character, known as “Brutus,” holding a rocket, in honor of the original logo of VB-74. The eleven stars are arranged in groups of seven and …

They were redesignated VFA-211, from VF-211, in 2004 to reflect their transition training to the F-18E/F Super Hornet. The Checkmates had previously flown the F-14 Tomcat. The squadron …

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Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211) were several aviation units of the United States Navy. History: 15 September 1948: established as VF-211; 15 March 1949: disestablished. 1 May 1945: …

Dec 11, 2020 · Brutus lives on, prominent on the patch of VFA-211. The VF-211 logo, as adopted following the squadron’s 50th anniversary celebration in 1995. This design pays tribute to the …

Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the“Fighting Checkmates”, is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. VFA-211 is an F/A-18E squadron based out of …