Louis vervaeke on Instagram: "VX-9 🧛 aka The Vampires VX-9, also known as Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (“The Vampires”), is a U.S. Navy squadron based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. Their primary mission is to test and evaluate new aircraft, weapons, and systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. VX-9 operates various aircraft, including the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, and F-35 Lightning II, conducting operational testing to ensure these platforms meet com