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Established 2006

 

We are a flight simulation squadron primarily flying the F/A-18C Hornet in carrier-based combat missions on the DCS World simulator platform.


Black Aces News


January 17, 2026
US Navy Jet Recon Images Confirm Military Build-Ups

Responding to growing tensions in the Middle East, reconnaissance flights were ordered by NATO area commanders.  US Navy jets outfitted with high resolution infra-red imaging equipment confirmed the existence and location of military build-ups in and around the Gaza, West Bank, and Golan Heights regions as well as western Syria.  The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier task group indicates that the Navy is poised to support Operation Shifting Sands if called upon.  The Pentagon released some recon images HERE.


January 6, 2026
VFA-41 Deployed to Gulf Region

Following an inter-deployment training (IDT) period back in the states, The Black Aces of VFA-41 have again been deployed to the Gulf region in the Middle East in support of Operation Shifting Sands.  The squadron completed the last leg of the transfer from Incirlik airbase in Turkey to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which required in-flight refueling enroute from a USAF KC-135 tanker.  Imagery from the transfer flight was published HERE.


November 29, 2025
Black Ace Promoted

Having met or exceeded the prescribed advancement criteria, Maniac has been promoted to the rank of Commander (CDR) in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One.  Drinks are on him!




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