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U.S. Navy

Members

About VF-202

Fighter Squadron 202 (VF-202), known as the "Superheats," was a U.S. Naval Reserve fighter squadron established on July 1, 1970. Based at Naval Air Station Dallas, Texas, the unit was part of the Naval Air Reserve Force and flew the F-8H Crusader before transitioning to the F-4N/S Phantom II and later the F-14A Tomcat. VF-202 participated in numerous training exercises and provided fleet support, ensuring reservist aviators remained proficient with frontline Navy fighter aircraft and tactics. The squadron was disestablished on December 31, 1994, as part of post–Cold War reductions in force.

Unit Members

Manning Boyd

U.S. Navy

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Chris Adams

U.S. Navy

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Photos

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About VF-202

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Squadron Designation: VF-202 was a United States Navy Reserve Fighter Squadron known as the "Superheats." • Establishment: The squadron was established on 1 July 1970 at Naval Air Station Dallas, Texas. • Nickname: The squadron earned the nickname "Superheats," a nod to its predecessor, VF-201 "Hunters," and its own aggressive spirit. • Aircraft Flown: Over its history, VF-202 operated the F-8H Crusader, F-4N Phantom II, F-4S Phantom II, and later the F-14A Tomcat. • Transition to Tomcat: In 1987, VF-202 transitioned to the legendary F-14A Tomcat, becoming one of only two Naval Reserve squadrons to fly the type. • Reserve Role: As part of the Naval Air Reserve Force, VF-202 provided combat-ready pilots and aircraft in support of active duty Navy commitments. • Deployments and Exercises: VF-202 participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including training missions in Puerto Rico, Key West, and at the Naval Air Station Fallon. • Unit Awards: The squadron earned multiple awards for safety and operational excellence, including the prestigious CNO Safety Award. • Disestablishment: VF-202 was disestablished on 31 December 1994 as part of post-Cold War military drawdowns. • Legacy: Many former VF-202 personnel went on to serve with distinction in both civilian and military aviation, and the squadron is fondly remembered in Navy Reserve aviation history.