Welcome to the home of the World Famous VFA-41 Black Aces! Established 2006   We are a combat flight simulation squadron primarily flying the F/A-18C Hornet in carrier-based combat missions on the DCS World simulator platform.

Black Aces News April 11, 2025 Black Ace Promoted Having met the prescribed advancment requirements, Crash has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (LT) in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One.  Drinks are on him at the 'O' Club! April 7, 2025 Pilot Commissioned in VFA-41 Noticed those shiny new butter bars on that new guy?  That's none other than Leadfoot, the newest Black Ace commissioned at the rank of Ensign (ENS) in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One.  Why 'LeadFoot'?  Only his gas gauge knows for sure... March 15, 2025 Black Aces Complete Assignment to Operation Hormuz Sentinel Beginning in May of 2024, VFA-41 has been continuously involved in NATO's Operation Hormuz Sentinel, providing defensive and offensive air support against forces of the Iranian military hazarding US and allied interest in and around the Strait of Hormuz.  The squadron has been released from the operation and ordered to return stateside for some well-earned R&R as well as training workups, likley at Nellis Air Base.  Those pilots who participated in at least 50% of the squadron missions in the operation have been awarded the campaign ribbon shown above. Archives April 2025 March 2025