VF-111, known as the "Sundowners," was a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron originally established during World War II in October 1942. The unit earned fame in the Pacific theater, achieving numerous aerial victories against Japanese aircraft. Reactivated several times, VF-111 later flew iconic aircraft such as the F-8 Crusader and the F-14 Tomcat during the Cold War, participating in the Vietnam War and other significant deployments. The squadron was finally disestablished in 1995, but its legacy remains a proud part of naval aviation history.
