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 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. March 15, 2025 Another Black Ace Promoted Having met the prescribed advancement requirements, BammBamm has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One.  Well done! March 7, 2025 Ops Boss Assigned LTJG Crash has accepted the duties and responsibilities as VFA-41's Operations Officer, and has been so designated. March 6, 2025 Black Ace Promoted Having met all of the prescribed advancement requirements, Maniac has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One.  Bravo Zulu! Archives March 2025