VF-92

• VF-92 Designation: The squadron known as VF-92 was officially designated as Fighter Squadron 92, part of the United States Navy. • Nickname "Silver Kings": VF-92 was popularly known as the "Silver Kings" due to their distinctive squadron insignia and markings. • Establishment: VF-92 was established on March 24, 1952, during the early Cold War period. • Carrier Assignments: The squadron served on several aircraft carriers, notably the USS Midway (CV-41) and USS Constellation (CV-64), participating in major deployments. • Aircraft Flown: VF-92 operated several iconic Navy fighter aircraft, including the F2H Banshee, F9F Cougar, F-4 Phantom II, and the F-8 Crusader. • Vietnam War Service: The squadron saw extensive combat action during the Vietnam War, flying the F-4 Phantom II in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. • MiG Encounters: VF-92 pilots engaged in dogfights with North Vietnamese MiG fighter aircraft, contributing to the U.S. Navy’s air superiority efforts. • Notable Engagements: On May 18, 1972, VF-92 scored a significant aerial victory when one of its F-4 Phantom II crews shot down a North Vietnamese MiG-21. • Squadron Disestablishment: VF-92 was disestablished on January 12, 1976, following post-Vietnam War force reductions. • Legacy: The heritage and traditions of VF-92 live on through reunions, and the squadron’s history is preserved in U.S. naval aviation archives and museums.