VF-202
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Fighter Squadron 202 (VF-202) nicknamed the Superheats was an aviation unit of the United States Naval Reserve initially based at Naval Air Station Dallas, Texas. Following that installation's BRAC-directed closure, the squadron relocated to nearby former Carswell Air Force Base, which was transferred to U.S. Navy control according to BRAC action and renamed Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth / Carswell Field. VF-202 was established on 1 July 1970 as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing 20 (CVWR-20), the U.S. Atlantic Fleet's reserve carrier air wing, and disestablished on 31 December 1994.[1] During its service VF-202 could be identified by the tail code "AF" and nose numbers (MODEX) "200" through "213."
Fighter Squadron 202 | |
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Active | 1 July 1970 - 31 December 1994 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy Reserve |
Type | reserve fighter squadron |
Part of | Reserve Carrier Air Wing 20 |
Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Dallas |
Nickname(s) | "Superheats" |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-8H Crusader F-4N/S Phantom F-14A Tomcat |