CVG-83 was in action in the Pacific theatre from 10 March to 15 September 1945 participating in raids on Kyushu, supporting the invasion of Okinawa, the discovery and sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato and other air strikes against the Japanese home islands.

Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83), also known as the "Rampagers", are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 7, their tailcode is AG and their radio callsign is Ram.

Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Rampagers report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing THREE and...

VFA-83 flew missions over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo, helping to enforce the NATO and UN mandate in that war-torn region. Several weeks later, the RAMPAGERS found themselves flying OPERATION...

Oct 30, 2018 · During this time AVG-83 had the distinction of leading the Task Force in enemy aircraft shot down with a remarkable score of 182 confirmed kills (VF-83 with 122 & VBF-83 with 60). In addition, both VT and VB-83 played a key part in the attack and sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato.

Dec 27, 2017 · VF-83 and VFB-83 formed part of Carrier Air Group 83 (CVG-83) assigned to the USS Essex. CVG-83 was in action in the Pacific theatre from 10 March to 15 September 1945 participating in raids on Kyushu, supporting the invasion of Okinawa, the discovery and sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato and other air strikes against the Japanese home ...

VFA-83 flew missions over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo, helping to enforce the NATO and UN mandate in that war-torn region. Several weeks later, the RAMPAGERS found themselves flying OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH patrols in response to Iraqi aggression.

During this time AVG-83 had the distinction of leading the Task Force in enemy aircraft shot down with a remarkable score of 182 confirmed kills (VF-83 with 122 & VBF-83 with 60). In addition, both VT and VB-83 played a key part in the attack and sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato.

Mar 30, 2021 · VFA-83 Rampagers “暴跳者”中队，由第83攻击机中队（VA-83）改变而来，于1950年4月在马萨诸塞州的Squantum海军航空基地成立，当时称为海军916战斗机中队（VF-916）。 1951年2月11日，VF-916中队搬到佛罗里达州的杰克逊维尔海军航空基地（NAS Jacksonville）。

VF-916 Established at NAS Jacksonville FL: 1. February 1951: Called to active duty : 4. May 1953: VF-916 was redesignated VF-83: 1. July 1955: VF-83 was redesignated VA-83: 3. March 1988: VA-83 was redesignated VFA-83