Macross Forever Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Has anyone noticed that in "Top Gun", Goose's helmet reads VF-1S? Is this in reference to the venerable Skull Leader, or am I mistaken?
David Hingtgen Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 I believe it simply says VF-1, which is the Wolfpack squadron, which is one of the more prominently displayed insignia on their jackets. (I think) (You can find a good half-dozen names and numbers on Maverick and Goose's equipment, but VF-1/Wolfpack is the most common, though VAW-110 is also seen a lot)
Yohsho Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 (edited) Actually the F-14 is considered to be the VF-1, as in a variable wing geometry fighter. I think. Doh, too slow. Edited January 20, 2004 by Yohsho
Anubis Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 (edited) The navy uses VF-### to designate fighter squadrons, along with other abbreviations, of which a navy head has to tell you those. Just like the AF uses ###-FS or ###-TFS to designate theirs. Edited January 20, 2004 by Anubis
GRAND CANNON Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Actually the "V" in squadron designations stands for "Heavier than Air" or fixed-wing aircraft. ( Rotary-wing (Helicopter) squadrons are designated with "H" and "Lighter than Air" (Airship) squadrons are designated with "Z". ) The letters following those usually follow an obvious pattern... A = Attack F = Fighter P = Patrol T = Training X = Experimental (Test) ...but this is not always the case... Q = Reconnaissance R = Logistics
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