This is the version of the "Eagle Swoop" with the white 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.

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.

This is the desert version of the "Eagle Swoop" that is famous for the CVW-17 insignia. It represents the abilities of the airwing to be able to "swoop" in and attack an enemy with surprise.

This is the CVW-17 Cruise patch depicting when they went "Around the Horn" (south of Africa). It lists VAW-121, VFA-131, VFA-103, VS-22, VRC-40, HS-15 and VAQ-132 units attached (my old airwing from the 1996 cruise). Play on words from the "ESPN DEPORTES" that we all see on Sportscenter. It also says "i FOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA!" along the bottom. Hard to get patch, expensive to make (sorry about the price).

This is the black-white version of the Airwing 17 (CVW-17) bullet patch. It is small (see dimensions above) and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the black-orange version of the Airwing 17 (CVW-17) bullet patch. It is small (see dimensions above) and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the cruise patch for the CVW-17 2000 MED cruise. It depicts the "Black Bird" over Iraq with the Airwing Logo over the text "BAGHDAD". This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This patch is given to the "TOP NEW PILOT" (ie, "NUGGET") for the particular "Line Period" which is usually about 4-6 weeks, depending on the expected length of the cruise. Very well-deserved patch to earn!!

This patch is given to the "TOP FIVE" pilots for the particular "Line Period" which is usually about 4-6 weeks, depending on the expected length of the cruise. Yet another very well-deserved patch to earn!!