F/A-
1. Navy Designation for Fighter-Attack aircraft.
2. Army Designation for Field Artillery.
FAC-
(Acronym) Forward Air Controller.
Face Time-
(Slang) Getting in to see the boss.
FAG-
(Acronym, Navy) Fighter Attack Guy.
Fagot-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Mikoyan and Gurevich MiG-15, day fighter.
Falcon-
The Curtiss A-3 bi-plane attack aircraft of the late 1920’s & early 1930’s.
Falcons-
1. (Squadron Nickname) VMF/VMA-334, that flew the F9F Panther, FJ Fury, F-8 Crusader, & the A-4 Skyhawk. (Disestablished).
2. (Squadron Nickname) 965th AACS that operates the E-3 Sentry.
3. (Squadron Nickname) 498th Bomb Squadron, that flew the B-25 Mitchell, with the “Air Apaches” during World War II.
Falcon Fighters-
(Squadron Nickname) 121st Fighter Squadron, that flew the F-16 Falcon for the District of Columbia
Air National Guard. Squadron became known as the “Capital Guardians” after 11 September, 2001.
Fan-
(Slang) A propeller.
Fang-
1. (NATO Codename) Soviet La-11, fighter.
2. (Vietnam) An armed helicopter with machine guns and rockets.
3. (Acronym) Fucking Air National Guard.
4. (Acronym) Florida Air National Guard.
Fangs Out-
(Slang) A fighter pilot itching for combat.
Fanny-
A radio device attached to an airborne search receiver for homing on a jamming or radar signal.
Fanny Bee-
(Nickname) USS Fanshaw Bay CVE-70, a Casablanca Class Escort Carrier.
Fantail-
(NATO Codename) Soviet La-15, fighter.
Fantan-
(NATO Codename) Chinese Q-5; Chinese version of the Soviet MiG-19.
Fargo-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-9.
Farmer-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-19.
FAS-
Air Force designation for a Fighter-Attack Squadron. Prior to 1992.
FAST-
(Acronym) Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team.
Fart Sack-
(Navy Slang) A mattress cover.
Fat Albert-
1. (Nickname) Lockheed C-5 Galaxy.
2. (NIckname) Marine C-130 Hercules, that travels with the Navy’s Blue Angels.
Fat Man-
The Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan; on 9 August, 1945.
Far Siders-
(Squadron Nickname) 490th Missile Squadron, that operates the LGM-30 Minuteman II ICBM.
Fat Target-
(Slang) A target considered easy to destroy.
FBI-
(Nickname) USS Block Island CVE-21 & CVE-106. “Fighting Block Island”
FDR-
1. (Nickname) President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President.(1932-1945).
2. (Nickname) USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVB/CVA-42.
FEAF-
(Short) Far East Air Force, was replaced by PACAF.
Fearless Ones-
(Squadron Nickname) 137 Airlift Squadron, that operates the C-5 Galaxy for the New York Air National Guard.
Feather-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Yakovlev Yak-17.
Fencer-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Sukhoi Su-24, ground attack aircraft.
FF-
Navy designation for a Fast Frigate (1975-Present) redesignated Destroyer Escorts.
FFG-
1. Navy designation for a Guided Missile Frigate.
2. (Acronym) Forever Fucking Gone
FID-
(Acronym) “First In Defense”. Early Nickname for the USS Forrestal.
Fiddler-
(NATO Codename) Tupolev Tu-28P, an all-weather swept wing fighter.
Field Day-
(Navy) A major cleaning.
Fifi-
1. (WWII) A Female Gremlin.
2. (Acronym) Fuck It, Fly It.
3. (Nickname) Grumman FF Fighter.
Fifty One-
(Nickname) North American P-51 Mustang.
Fightertown USA-
(Nickname) NAS Miramar, CA. Home of the Top Gun Training School, while it belonged too the US Navy (1952-1999).
Fightin’ Eagles-
(Squadron Nickname) 27th Fighter Squadron, that operates the F-15 Eagle.
Fightin’ Furies-
(Squadron Nickname) 1st Fighter Squadron, that operates the F-15 Eagle & the
F-22 Raptor.
Fightin’ Roos- (Squadron Nickname) 75th Airlift Squadron, that operated the C-9 Nightingale. (Disestablished)
Fighting Armadillos-
(Squadron Nickname) HMH-772 that flies the CH-53 Super Stallion.
Fighting Bob-
(Nickname) USS Evans DD-552, a Fletcher Class Destroyer.
Fighting Corsairs-
(Squadron Nickname) VMF-215, that operated the F4U Corsair, F4D Skyray, & the F-8 Crusader. Served during World War II.
Fighting Crows-
(Squadron Nickname) 60th Fighter Squadron, that operates the F-15 Eagle.
Fighting Dick-
(Nickname) General Richard H. Anderson, CSA, during the Civil War.
Fighting Eagles-
1. (Squadron Nickname) VMF-115, that flew the F9F Panther, F4D Skyray, F-4 Phantom II, & the
F/A-18 Hornet. Served during Korea & Vietnam.
2. (Squadron Nickname) VFA-122, that operates the F/A-18.
Fighting F-
(Nickname) USS Farenholt DD-491, a Benson Class Destroyer.
Fighting Falcon-
The General Dynamics/Lockheed F-16, multi-role fighter.
Fighting Falcons-
1. (Squadron Nickname) VMF-221, that served during World War II, & operated the F2A Buffalo, F4F Wildcat & the F4U Corsair. (Disestablished)
2. (Squadron Nickname) 355th Fighter Squadron, that operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
3. (Squadron Nickname) VF-96, that operated the F-4 Phantom II, during the Vietnam War.
Fighting 55th-
(Squadron Nickname) 55th Fighter Squadron, that operated the F-100 Super Sabre, F-111 Aardvark,
A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Fighting Five and Dime-
(Nickname) for the USS Eaton DD-510, a Fletcher Class Destroyer.
Fighting 529-
(Nickname) USS Bush DD-529; a Fletcher Class Destroyer.
Fighting Fourth-
1. The 4th Marine Division, that served in the Pacific, during World War II.
2. (Squadron Nickname) 4th Airlift Squadron, that operated the C-141 Starlifter & the C-17 Globemaster III.
Fighting Fox-
(Nickname) USS Fox DLG/CG-33, a Belknap Class Cruiser.
Fighting Frankie K-
(Nickname) USS Frank Knox DD-842, a Gearing Class Destroyer.
Fighting Fraser-
(Nickname) USS Thomas E. Fraser DD-736/DM-24, a Allen M. Sumner Destroyer/Mine Sweeper.
Fighting French Cruiser-
(Nickname) for the USS Chevalier DD-451, a Fletcher Class Destroyer.
Fighting Fuugins-
(Squadron Nickname) 4th Fighter Squadron, that operates the F-16 Falcon.
Fighting Gamecocks-
1. (Squadron Nickname) VMF/VMA-322, that operated the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, FJ Fury, & the
A-4 Skyhawk. Served during World War II. (Disestablished)
2. (Squadron Nickname) 19th Fighter Squadron, that flew the F-15 Eagle. (Disestablished)
Fighting Griffins-
(Squadron Nickname) HMM-266 that operates the CH-46 Sea Knight.
Fighting Hannah-
(Nickname) USS Hancock CV-19, an Essex Class Aircraft Carrier.
Fighting Hellcats-
(Squadron Nickname) 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, that operates the RC-135.
Fighting I-
(Nickname) USS Intrepid CV/CVA/CVS-11. An Essex Class Aircraft Carrier.
Fighting Joe-
(Nickname) General Joseph Hooker, USA, during the Civil War.
Fighting Lady-
1. (Nickname) USS Lexington CV-2, a Lexington Class Aircraft Carrier.
2. (Nickname) USS Yorktown CV/CVA/CVS-10, an Essex Class Aircraft Carrier.
3. (Nickname) USS North Carolina BB-55, a North Carolina Class Battleship.
Fighting Phoenix-
(Squadron Nickname) VAQ-128, that operates the EA-6 Prowler. The squadron was once known as VA-128 “Golden Intruders”.
Fighting Redcocks-
(Squadron Nickname) VA/VFA-22 that operated the A-4 Skyhawk & the F/A-18 Hornet.
Fighting Redhawks-
(Squadron Nickname) VT-21 that operates the T-34 Mentor.
Fighting Saint-
(Nickname) USS Saint Paul, CA-73; a Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser.
Fighting Sixty Ninth-
The 69th Infantry Division, of the US Army. Served in Europe during World War II.
Fighting Third-
The 3rd Marine Division, that served in the Pacific in World War II, and during the Vietnam War.
FIGMO-
(Acronym) Forget It, Got My Orders.
File 13-
(Slang) A Waste Basket.
Filthy, Dirty, Rusty-
(Nickname) USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVB/CVA/CV-42.
Fin-
(NATO Codename) Soviet La-7.
Finback- (NATO Codename) Chinese Version of the MiG-21.
Finger Ridge-
A ridge involved in the Korean War. Located East of Kumsong, North Korea.
FIS-
Air Force Designation for a Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Prior to 1992.
Fireballs-
(Squadron Nickname) 522nd Fighter Squadron, that operated the F-111 Aardvark & the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Firebar-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Yakovlev Yak-28P, all weather fighter.
Firebirds-
1. (Squadron Nickname) VA-304, that flew the A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, & the A-6 Intruder.
(Disestablished).
2. (Squadron Nickname) 517th Airlift Squadron, that operates the C-130 Hercules.
Firehawk-
The Sikorsky UH-60L Blackhawk, configured for Aerial Firefighting.
Firehawks-
(Squadron Nickname) HCS-5, that flies the H-60 Seahawk.
Firefly-
(Nickname) Douglas A-1 Skyraider, during the Vietnam War.
First Ace in the Hole-
(Squadron Nickname) 10th Missile Squadron, that operates the LGM-30 Minuteman II ICBM.
First Associate Reserve-
(Squadron Nickname) 730th Airlift Squadron, that operated the C-141 Starlifter.
First Axe-
(Squadron Nickname) 1st ACCS, that operates the E-4 NEACP.
First Heli-
(Squadron Nickname) 1st Helicopter squadron, that operated the UH-1 Huey.
First in Flight-
(Squadron Nickname) 156th Airlift Squadron, that operates the C-130 Hercules for the North Carolina
Air National Guard.
First in Reserve-
(Squadron Nickname) 317th Airlift Squadron that flew the C-141 Starlifter and the C-17 Globemaster III.
First in the Fleet-
(Nickname) USS Northampton, CLC-1.
Fish-
(Slang) A Torpedo.
Fishbed-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-21, delta winged fighter.
Fishing Fleet-
(WWII) A RADAR equipped fleet offshore.
Fishpot- (NATO Codename) Soviet Sukhoi Su-9 & Su-11, all weather delta winged fighters.
Fists of the Fleet-
(Squadron Nickname) VFA-25, that operates the F/A-18 Hornet.
Fitter-A-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Sukhoi Su-7B, a swept winged ground attack fighter.
Fitter-B/C-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Sukhoi Su-17, Su-20, & Su-21; variable geometry fighters.
Fizzpot-
(Slang) A RATO Rocket.
Flagon-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Sukhoi Su-15, delta winged supersonic fighter.
Flak Bait-
(Nickname) Martin B-26 Marauder.
Flak Happy-
(WWII) Term applied to Combat Fatigue.
Flaming Coffin-
(Nickname) DeHavilland DH-4, during World War I.
Flaming Onion-
(Nickname) A Tracer Bullet.
Flanker-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Sukhoi Su-27. The Soviet equal to the McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing F-15 Eagle.
Flap-
(British) An occasion of excitement or confusion.
Flashbacks-
(Squadron Nickname) VAQ-34 that flew the EA-6. (Disestablished)
Flash Power-
(WWII) Emergency Power to an aircrafts engine.
Flat-Top-
(Slang) Any aircraft carrier.
Fleurs-
(Squadron Nickname) RVAH-6, that flew the RA-5 Vigilante during the Vietnam War. (Disestablished)
Flipper-
1. (Slang) An aircraft elevator.
2. (NATO Codename) Soviet Experimental Fighter.
Flipper Turn-
(Slang)A sharp, steeply banked turn, in an airplane.
Floating Aerodrome-
(Slang) An early phrase for an aircraft carrier.
Flogger-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-23 & MiG-27, fighter bombers.
Flora-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Yak-23.
Fly-
(Slang) The National Bird of South Vietnam.
Fly Boy-
1. (Nickname) Pilot.
2. Used as slang, against any Air Force member.
Fly Catcher-
(Nickname) Groups of Cruisers and Destroyers, during World War II, that formed anti-kamikaze groups.
Fly’N Illini-
(Squadron Nickname) 170th Fighter Squadron, that operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon for the
Illinois Air National Guard.
Flying A-
(Nickname) USS Antietam CV-36; an Essex Class Aircraft Carrier.
Flying Anvil-
(Nickname) McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
Flying Badgers-
(Squadron Nickname) 95th Airlift Squadron, that operates the C-130 Hercules for the Wisconsin
Air National Guard.
Flying Banana-
(Nickname) Piasecki PV-3 helicopter.
Flying Barrel-
(Nickname) Grumman FF, F2F & F3F series of Naval Fighters.
Flying Bean-
(Nickname) Sikorsky XR-8, helicopter.
Flying Boxcar-
1. The Fairchild C-119 Heavy Transport of the Korean War.
2. (Nickname) The Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
Flying Buccaneers-
(Squadron Nickname) VMF-442, that flew the F4U Corsair, during World War II.
Flying Bunnies-
(Squadron Nickname) 326th Airlift Squadron, that flies the C-5 Galaxy.
Flying Buzzsaws-
(Squadron Nickname) 41st Flying Training Squadron, that flies the T-37 Tweet.
Flying Cigar-
(Nickname) Martin B-26 Marauder.
Flying Classroom-
The Convair T-29.
Flying Cocks-
(Squadron Nickname) 67th Fighter Squadron, which operates the F-15 Eagle.
Flying Coffin-
1. (Nickname) Martin B-26 Marauder.
2. (Slang) Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (Nazi Propaganda).
3. (Nickname)Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
Flying Crane-
The Sikorsky CH-54 Tahre, of the Vietnam War.
Flying Deuces-
(Squadron Nickname) VMF-222, that flew the F4U Corsair, during World War II.
Flying Dumptruck-
(Nickname) Douglas A-1 Skyraider during the Vietnam War.
Flying Escargots-
(Squadron Nickname) VAW-78 that operates the E-2 Hawkeye.
Flying Fiends-
(Squadron Nickname) 36th Fighter Squadron that flies the F-16 Falcon.
Flying Flapjack-
(Nickname) Vought XF5U-1.
Flying Footlocker-
(Nickname) McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
Flying Fortress-
The Boeing B-17. The mainstay of the American heavy bombers, for most of World War II.
Flying Gascan-
(Slang) Any air refueling tanker.
Flying Hawks-
(Squadron Nickname) 23rd Fighter Squadron, that flies the F-16 Falcon.
Flying Jeep-
(Nickname) Sentison L-5 Sentinel.
Flying Jennies-
(Squadron Nickname) 63rd Airlift Squadron, that flies the KC-135.
Flying Knights-
1. (Squadron Nickname) 9th Fighter Squadron, that operates the F-117 Nighthawk. Served during Kosovo, Afghanistan & Iraq.
2. (Squadron Nickname) 728th Airlift Squadron, that operates the C-141 Starlifter, & the
C-17 Globemaster III.
Flying O-
(Nickname) USS Oakland CL-95/CLAA-95; an Oakland Class Light Cruiser.
Flying Omars-
(Squadron Nickname) VFC-12, that operates the F/A-18 Hornet.
Flying Pencil-
(Nickname) Dornier Do-17. A German bomber of World War II.
Flying Pig-
(Nickname) McDonnell-Douglas (Boeing) AV-8 Harrier.
Flying Prostitute-
(Nickname) Martin B-26 Marauder.
Flying Razorbacks-
(Squadron Nickname) 184th Fighter Squadron, that operated the RF-84 Thunderflash & currently the
F-16 Fighting Falcon, for the Arkansas Air National Guard.
Flying Speed Brake-
(Nickname) Lockheed EC-121 Ratbat.
Flying Stick-
(Nickname) Convair B-36 Peacemaker.
Flying Tigers-
1. (Squadron Nickname) VMF/VMA-542, that operated the F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, F7F Tigercat,
F3D Skyknight, F4D Skyray, F-4 Phantom II, & the AV-8 Harrier II. Served during World War II, Korean War & the Persian Gulf War.
2. (Squadron Nickname) 74th Fighter Squadron, that served during World War II. They operated the
P-40 Warhawk, P-51 Mustang, & the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
3. (Squadron Nickname) HMH-361 that operates the CH-53 Super Stallion.
Flying Truck-
(Nickname) Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
Flying Vikings-
(Squadron Nickname) 96th Airlift Squadron, that flies the C-130 Hercules for the Minnesota Air National Guard.
Flying Wing-
1. The Northrop YB-35 & the YB-49, prototype bombers.
2. (Nickname) Northrop B-2A Spirit “Stealth” Bomber.
Flying Yankees-
(Squadron Nickname) 118th Fighter Squadron, that operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II for the Connecticut
Air National Guard.
Focus Cat-
(WWII) A Photo Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Fogy-
(1950’s Slang) An Airman/Soldier with a long service career.
Fogy Stripe-
Hash Marks on the sleeve of a Class A uniform denoting a enlistment.
Fool Trick-
(Slang) An early name for an aerial stunt.
Ford-
(Nickname) Douglas F4D/F-6A Skyray.
Ford’s Folly-
(Nickname) Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
Forger-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Yak-38, supersonic VTOL Fighter.
Forgotten War-
Term commonly applied to the Korean War.
Fork Tailed Devil-
(Nickname) Lockheed P-38 Lightning, during World War II.
Forrest Fire-
(Nickname) The USS Forrestal CVA/CV-59, a Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier.
Fort-
(Nickname) Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
Fort Lost in the Woods-
(Nickname) Fort Leonard Woods, Missouri.
Four Eyed Nerds-
(Slang) An Army or Air Force Navigator.
Four Stackers-
(Nickname) World War I era Navy destroyers, in World War II.
Four Turning & Two Burning-
(Nickname) Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker. The four radial engines and 2 jet engines, made a memorable concerto of major noise.
Fox-
(Codeword) Letter F.
Fox Oscar-
A military way of saying “Fuck Off”
Foxbat-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-25, a Mach 3 Supersonic Interceptor.
Foxhound-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-31, a development of the MiG-25.
Foxtrot-
1. (Codeword) Letter F.
2. (Nickname) Bell AH-1F Cobra.
Frag-
(Slang) A fragmentation grenade.
FRAM- (Navy Acronym) Fleet Reconstruction And Modernization. Post WWII modernization.
Francis-
(Allied Codename) Japanese Yokosuka P1Y.
Frank-
1. (Allied Codename) Japanese Nakajima Ki-84, Army Fighter.
2. (NATO Codename) Soviet Yak-9.
Fred-
1. (NATO Codename) Bell P-63. Supplied to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease agreements of
World War II.
2. (Acronym) Fuckin’ Ridiculous Economical Disaster. The C-5 Galaxy.
Freedom Bird-
(Nickname) A Commercial Plane, a welcomed sight to overseas troops.
Freedom Hall-
(Nickname) A Recreation Center.
Freedom’s Spirit-
(Squadron Nickname) 76th Air Refueling Squadron, that flies the KC-10 Extender.
Freehand-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Experimental VTOL aircraft.
Freelancers-
(Squadron Nickname) VF-21 that operated the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14 Tomcat. (Disestablished)
Fresco-
(NATO Codename) Soviet MiG-17, a development of the MiG-15.
Freya-
(Allied Codename) German coastal early warning RADAR.
Friendly Foreigners-
(Slang, Korea) UN Troops by US Troops.
Friendly Henley-
(Nickname) USS Henley DD-762, an Allen M. Sumner Class Destroyer.
Friendship-
The Fokker C-31A. Used by the Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team.
Frisbee-
(Nickname) Boeing E-3 Sentry.
Fritz-
(NATO Codename) Soviet La-9.
FROG-
(Acronym) Free Rocket Over Ground. Applied to Soviet Short Range Ballistic Missiles.
Frogfoot-
(NATO Codename) Soviet Su-25, a twin jet, ground attack aircraft similar to the British Buccaneer.
Frogmen-
(WWII, Nickname) Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT)
Fruit Salad-
(Slang) A chest full of ribbons.
FS-
Air Force designation for a Fighter Squadron.
FTN-
(Acronym) Fuck The Navy. Used by short timers, or Marines.
FUBAR-
(Acronym) Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition.
FUBIJAR-
(Acronym) Fuck You Buddy, I’m Just A Reservist.
Fulcrum-
(NATO Codename) MiG-29. Soviet/Russian Air superiority Fighter.
Full Bird-
(Slang) O-6 Colonel.
Fullbore-
(British) Top Speed
Fur Balls-
(Slang) Confusion during a multiple aircraft dogfight.
Fury-
The Navy version of the North American F-86 Sabre, known as the FJ/F-1.
