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The VF-1 'Wolfpack' flew the F-14 Tomcat out of NAS Miramar, CA, but have since been decommissioned. They were established in Oct. 1972, and received their Tomcats the following summer. They were the only Grumman squadron to get an Air-to-Air kill during Desert Storm.

This is the color version of the current squadron patch for VF-2. The 'Bounty Hunters' are a Tomcat squadron that is now stationed on the East Coast, but cruise with West Coast boats. They were established in October 1972 and received their first Tomcats in 1973. They are a TARPS squadron and have established many firsts for their carrier and airwing.

The VF-2 'Bounty Hunters' are well known around the world and have accomplished many "interesting" claims, of which are intercepting a SU-15 "Flagon", MiG-23 "Flogger", "Bear" and "Badger" bombers during a 1986 USS Ranger West coast cruise. They also logged the USS Ranger's 260,000th trap. This is the F-14 aircraft triangle patch worn on the right sleeve of their flight suits. It does not come with velcro attached.

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. They participated in Grenada and Lebanon on the same cruise in 1982, and also operated combat missions during Desert Storm.

VF-14 most recently participated in the Kosovo crisis as one of two Tomcat squadrons on station in the Adriatic Sea aboard the USS Roosevelt. They returned from their normal cruise rotation on September 21 of this year. The squadron history also had them participating in Desert Storm, but have since resumed their normal Mediterranean cruises.

The 'Screaming Eagles' of VF-51 received their first F-14A Tomcats in June 1978 after a long and distinguished career in the F-4 Phantom. Most of the flying scenes done for TOPGUN, the movie, were by this squadron.

This is the white version of the squadron patch from "The Chargers", based out of NAF Atsugi for CVW-5 and decomissioned in 1984.

The original "Jolly Rogers" were from VF-84, but have an interesting squadron history. They were initally designated as VA-86 on 1 July 1955, but were redesignated to VF-84 on the same day! They were the second squadron to bear the VF-84 designation and bore the proud "Skulls and Crossbones" as their markings. They flew the F-4N Phantoms before transitioning to the F-14A Tomcat, but were decommissioned in the early '90s. They were also the squadron used in the Seagal movie, "Executive Decision", flying intercepts off the coast of Key West.

VF-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat in January 1983. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. VF-103 had one of their TARPS- birds shot down by an optical SA-2 derivative in Desert Storm with the pilot being rescued and the RIO becoming a POW. This is the 4-inch tall version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Black Knights' of VF-154 flew the F-14A Tomcat as part of CVW-5 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk and home-based out of NAF Atsugi, Japan. The symbol on the patch shows an armored knight at parade rest with shield and sword. This was designed by a LTjg in the squadron in 1957, but then drawn by cartoonist Milton Caniff of "Steve Canyon" fame. This is the gray-bordered/gray-lettered version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

This patch is worn by the flyers of the F-14D Tomcat.

This is the "desert-camo'ed" version of the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center's aircraft triangle patch, created just for them. The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at Naval Air Station Fallon is the center of excellence for naval aviation training and tactics development. NSAWC provides service to aircrews, squadrons and air wings throughout the United States Navy through flight training, academic instructional classes, and direct operational and intelligence support. The command consists of more than 130 officers, 250 enlisted and 500 contract personnel. NSAWC flies and maintains F/A-18 Hornets, F-14 Tomcats and SH-60F Seahawk helicopters.

Callsign "RIPPER", the VFA-11 Red Rippers transitioned from the F-4Js to the F-14A Tomcat in 1980 to the F/A-18 Hornet currently. They were originally designated as VF-43 in September 1950, then redesignated in February 1959. They adopted the squadron insignia of the original VF-11 which was decommissioned the day prior, but even though they carry on the tradition of the insignia, they do not carry the original VF-11 lineage which dates back to February 1927. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

Callsign "RIPPER", the VFA-11 Red Rippers transitioned from the F-4Js to the F-14A Tomcat in 1980, then to the F/A-18F in 2005. They were originally designated as VF-43 in September 1950, then redesignated in February 1959. They adopted the squadron insignia of the original VF-11 which was decommissioned the day prior, but even though they carry on the tradition of the insignia, they do not carry the original VF-11 lineage which dates back to February 1927. This is the brand new coffin-shaped aircraft patch created for the transition to the F/A-18 Hornet.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948, but they currently are attached to CVW-8 flying off the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

On March 19, 2003, the Fists began combat sorties in earnest and Operation Southern Watch abruptly turned into Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Fist of the Fleet led the way to Baghdad, participating in first-night air strikes on the Iraqi capitol in what has become known as the Shock and Awe campaign. The squadron put in long days, achieving an average daily combat sortie count of 20, while pounding roads from Basra to An Nasiriya, Al Kut, Najaf, Al Hillah and ultimately Baghdad. The squadron’s more than 850 hours flown on 272 combat sorties over 18 straight days resulted in relentless and deadly strikes on the Iraqi regime’s Medina, Baghdad, and Nebuchadnezzar Armored Divisions, military airfields, facilities and command and control infrastructure. The 4 stars on the patch represent the wars that the "Fists of the Fleet" participated in -- WWII, Vietnam, The Gulf War, and OIF. This patch does not have velcro attached.

The 'ROYAL MACES' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18E/F hornet. This is the medium-sized color version of their squadron patch worn on the flight suit showing the Knight's hand holding a silver mace. It says STRKFITRON27 along the banner. No velcro on this patch.

This is the "Gypsy Roll" version of the aircraft bullet worn on the flightsuit sleeve by the VFA-32 Swordsmen that fly the F/A-18 Hornet.

Receiving their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970, the squadron had already been using this patch design since 1966. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17. They are now based at NAS Oceana, VA. Notice the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), with "paddles", on face of skull. The design was changed to a more uniform shape that most Hornet squadrons are now adhering to.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. I have both red border and black border squadron patches, please specify when ordering if you have a preference.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

The "Stingers" were originally designated VF-113 in July 1948, then became VA-113 in March 1956, before final designation of VFA-113 on 25 March 1983. Flying A-7s for many years, VFA-113 recieved F/A-18Cs in October 1991. They are onboard the USS Car Vinson (CVN-70) and attached to CVW-14. This version of the medium- sized squadron patch has a yellow border around the outside of the hive and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the squadron patch for VFA-122 flying the F/A-18C out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125), also known as the "Rough Raiders", was a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The "Rough Raiders" were a Fleet Replacement Squadron flying the F/A-18 Hornet. This is the dark green version of their "ROUGH RAIDERS" squadron patch and does not come with velcro.

The "Cyclons", based at NAS Fallon, NV are an adversary squadron equipped with Northrop's F-5 E/F Tigers, and in 1992, began transitioning to the F/A-18A/B Hornet. The Cyclons were the first adversary squadron to fly the Hornet.

The "Knighthawks" of VFA-136 initally flew the F/A-18C Hornet as part of CVW-7 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). They were established in July 1985 and received their first 'night attack' Hornet in November 1990. They participated in Desert Shield, but returned home from deployment before hostilities began.

The "Kestrels" were established in July 1985 and operate the F/A-18E Hornet. Originally attached to CVW-6 onboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59), they left their East Coast base (NAS Cecil Field, FL) and became the sister squadron of VFA-151 stationed at NAS Lemoore Field, CA. This is the large, color version of their current squadron patch.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, but currently are flying the F/A-18 Hornet. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. They transitioned to several carriers, but remained with the same battlegroup/CVW and was paired with VF-142 before their decommissioning. This patch shows the "Black Eyes" of the mascot.

The "Vigilantes" of VFA-151 were associated with CVW-5 onboard the USS Midway, but transferred back to US soil when the USS Independence replaced the venerable Midway in 1991. They currently fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. This is the 'skull' version of their squadron patch they created and it doesn't have velcro already attached.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the VFA-192 World Famous Golden Dragons that are based out of NAS Atsugi, Japan that has the "tab" across the bottom. They originally were commissioned as VF-153 in March 1945, but became VA-192 in March 1956. They flew the FJ-4B and the A-7 Corsair, but were redesignated as VFA-192 in January 1985 and acquired the F/A-18C Hornet during a ceremony at Pearl Harbor as the USS Midway was heading to retirement.

Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195), also known as the "Dambusters", is a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. This is the green version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the squadron patch for the F/A-18 Hornet's Strike Fighter Weapons School - Pacific. This school is located at NAS Lemoore, CA, and is the "West Coast equivalent" of the SWATSLANT school for the "Atlantic Fleet".

AIRTEVRON-9 is the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine, (AIRTEVRON NINE, commonly referred to by its nickname, The Vampires) is a United States Navy air test and evaluation squadron based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. Using the tail code XE, the squadron operates numerous aircraft and helicopters of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. This is the 'RED AIR' version of their squadron patch, showing a 'white bat' on a 'red star', and does not come with velcro already attached.

This is the patch created for the Carrier Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Weapons School. It depicts a lightning bolt through a blue star and is earned by those from the E-2 Community that graduate.

The keel for the ship named for the "Father of America's modern Navy", an eight-term senator from the great State of Mississippi, was laid on 13 March 1991, launched on 13 November 1993, and commissioned on 11 November 1995. The Stennis departed NAS Norfolk in February 1998 on it's inaugural cruise with CVW-7 aboard, subsequently completed a World Cruise, and sailed to her new home-port at San Diego, CA in August 1998. She bid farewell to CVW-7 and welcomed aboard CVW-9.

This is the version of the "Eagle Swoop" with the dark blue background that is famous for the CVW-17 insignia. Not only is it colorful, but it represents the abilities of the airwing to be able to "swoop" in and attack an enemy with surprise.