Does anyone know what VFA stands for in aviation?

Question

I know that it refers to a "fighter attack squadron" but why VFA?

Answer 1

Yes

the V stands for "fixed wing"

the F stands for "fighter"

the A stands for "attack" or bomber

So the F/A (fighter/attack)-18 is identified by the acronym VFA

all USN F18 squadrons are VFA-(number)

all USMC F18 squadrons are VMFA-(number)

Answer 2

V designates fixed wing as opposed to H for rotary wing (helicopters). It is the letter V only because the letter resembles the shape of a fixed wing. F is Fighter. A is attack. So the letters literally mean "fixed wing fighter attack squadron". But in practice VFA squadrons are known as Strike Fighter Squadrons. Currently they fly the F/A-18 Hornet variants.

Answer 3

Strike Fighter Squadron (US Navy),   V is the designation for fixed wing aircraft squadrons, H is for rotary wing.