This is the black-bordered version of Carrier Airwing Thirteen (CVW-13). They used to be the reserve airwing, but have relinquished that role to Airwing 20.

This is the white-bordered version of Carrier Airwing Thirteen (CVW-13). It's the same as the one above, but with a white border. They used to be the reserve airwing, but have relinquished that role to Airwing 20.

The squadron was established in 1949 as Composite Squadron VC-33 at NAS Norfolk. It flew the TBM-3E/N/Q Avenger and a few SNB-5 Texans. Its mission was antisubmarine warfare (ASW). It moved to NAS Atlantic City in 1950, where its mission changed to night attack. It sent three detachments to the Korean War aboard carriers, where it distinguished itself in night attack and ECM missions. In 1952, it adopted the nickname Nighthawks, and in 1956 was redesignated as an All-Weather Attack Squadron VA(AW)-33. In 1958, the squadron moved to NAS Quonset Point, and was soon redesignated Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-33. In 1961, it began providing ASW detachments to antisubmarine carriers in the Atlantic Fleet. In 1966, a VAW-33 detachment supported the recovery of the Gemini IX spacecraft. From 1967-1968, VAW-33 provided carrier-based ECM services in the Vietnam War zone. Returning to NAS Norfolk in 1970, the squadron, now designated VAQ-33, adopted the Firebirds nickname, and came under operational control of the Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group. Its new mission was to simulate electronic threats to units of the fleet. This patch is a reproduction and does not have velcro attached.

This is the older triangle version (with the tip pointed downwards) of the COMNAVAIRLANT patch, the Commander of the Naval Air Force in the Atlantic.

This is the new triangular version (with the tip pointed upwards) of the COMNAVAIRLANT patch, the Commander of the Naval Air Force in the Atlantic.

This is the new, current version of the patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs came through this school before being certified for duty on the boat.

This is the (old) historical patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs came through this school before being certified for duty on the boat.

This is the previous style of the patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs come through this school before being certified for duty on the boat. This version is fully embroidered.

This is the previous style of the patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs come through this school before being certified for duty on the boat. This version is partially embroidered, showing some of the background. I think this is the older of the 2 versions.