F-8H #147923 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. From 2 August 1969 to 15 April 1970, VF-211 equipped with F-8Js was deployed on USS Hancock. On 28 November F-8J #149211 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. From 22 October 1970 to 3 June 1971, VF-211 was deployed on USS Hancock. On 28 October F-8J #149202 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot LT G Carloni was killed. On 5 February F-8J #149197 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. On 16 March F-8J #150294 was lost in a ramp strike, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. From 7 January to 3 October 1972, VF-211 was deployed on USS Hancock. On 23 May LT Jerry Tucker engaged a VPAF MiG-17 forcing the pilot to eject before he could fire. On 20 June F-8J #150923 was hit by antiaircraft fire, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. From 8 May 1973 to 8 January 1974, VF-211 was deployed on USS Hancock. On 31 May F-8J #150677 was lost at sea, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. On 26 July F-8J #149186 was lost at sea, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued. VF-211 had eight confirmed kills in the F-8 Crusader, which earned them the reputation as "The MiG Killers." 1970s In 1975, VF-211 transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, deploying with Carrier Air Wing Nine in April 1977 aboard . The squadron completed numerous WESTPAC deployments aboard USS Constellation during the 1970s and 1980s. 1980s In 1980 VF-211 added the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System TARPS mission. In 1983, VF-211 changed carriers to . In 1985 they deployed with as USS Kitty Hawk was upgraded to handle F/A-18 Hornets. VF-211 would move to USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk and in the following years. In 1986 VF-211 took part in trials of experimental water based camouflage schemes, painting at least four aircraft in temporary schemes that consisted of browns and greys, three different shades of each colour being used. In April 1989, VF-211 upgraded to the F-14A+ (later designated F-14B). 1990s In 1991, VF-211 deployed to support the aftermath of the Gulf War, providing air superiority and aerial reconnaissance imagery to coalition forces. In 1992, the squadron had to revert to the F-14A due to the decision to move all