Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA-122), also known as the "Flying Eagles", are a United States Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore.
Branch United States Navy Type Strike Fighter Role Introduce the Super Hornet to the fleet, train replacement personnel to fly and maintain the aircraft, and transition entire squadrons from "legacy" Hornets and Tomcats Size 225 staff officers, 1000 enlisted personnel, operate over 100 aircraft Garrison/HQ Naval Air Station Lemoore CA Nickname "Flying Eagles" Motto "Professionalism & Loyalty" Colors "Blue and Gold" Mascot Eagle
Commanders
Current Commander
CDR George M. Wikoff Aircraft Flown
Fighter F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
F/A-18 Hornet
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squadron pilot Brian R. Deforge, 25, died when his F/A-18 collided with another over Fort Hunter Liggett, north of San Luis Obispo. The other pilot successfully ejected and survived
