This is the chrome-finish squadron Zippo created for the VFA-41 Black Aces when they operated with the F/A-18 Hornet. This version shows the "BLACK ACE" logo in the upper right corner of the front with the single-seat Hornet.

This is the black version (with a red border) of the pilot nametag without the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with a red border) of the pilot nametag without the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with a black border) of the pilot nametag without the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with a black border) of the WSO nametag without the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with a red border) of the pilot nametag with the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with the red border) of the WSO nametag with the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with a black border) of the pilot nametag with the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the black version (with a black border) of the WSO nametag with the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the desert version (with a dark brown border) of the pilot nametag without the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the desert version (with a dark brown border) of the WSO nametag without the F-18 Hornet for the VFA-41 BLACK ACES. It does not come with velcro so that you can have it embroidered.

This is the 50th Anniversary 'historical' patch created for the VF-41 Black Aces commemmorating their lineage. It shows both their mascots (The Playing Card and the Ace of Spades), says 1950-2000 (middle), says "FIFTY YEARS" (bottom), and says "FIRST TO FIGHT" (left) / " FIRST TO STRIKE" (right). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 60th Anniversary 'historical' patch created for the VFA-41 Black Aces commemmorating their lineage. It shows both their mascots (The Playing Card and the Ace of Spades), says 1950-2000 (middle), says "SIXTY YEARS" (bottom), and says "FIRST TO FIGHT" (left) / " FIRST TO STRIKE" (right). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 70th Anniversary 'historical' patch created for the VFA-41 Black Aces commemmorating their lineage. It shows both their mascots (The Playing Card and the Ace of Spades), says 1950-2000 (middle), says "SEVENTY YEARS" (bottom), and says "FIRST TO FIGHT" (left) / " FIRST TO STRIKE" (right). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 operate the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-14s in 2002 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. This is the patch created for their transition from the Tomcat to the Hornet and says "First Step for Big Change". I have some more inbound, but am out at the moment.

This cruise patch from 2001/2002 was created as the "First Hornet Cruise / Last Tomcat Cruise" for the VF-41 Black Aces....Awesome patch!

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the color version of their squadron patch and does not come wioth velcro attached.

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 operated the F-18 out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the BLACK version of their squadron patch.

The "Black Aces" of VF-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the desert version of their squadron patch.

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the "japanese-script" version of their squadron patch.

This is the "Friday" patch worn by the "Black Aces" of (then) VF-41. They have since transitioned to the F/A-18 and are now known as the VFA-41 "Black Aces" flying out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

For the 'Black Aces' history, see above. This is the "RED AIR" version of their squadron patch worn by the flyers when they are flying as the enemy/aggressors. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the red/white 'coffin' patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the black 'coffin' patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. This patch does not have velcro attached.

For the 'Black Aces' history, see above. This is the "RED AIR" version of their 'coffin' patch worn by the flyers when they are flying as the enemy/aggressors. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the aircraft triangle patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

This is the "felix-shaped" patch created by the Black Aces that says "STRKFITRON 41" along the bottom and depicts their "Ace of Spades" mascot getting a missile ready to launch. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

For the 'Black Aces' history, see above. This is the "RED AIR" version of their 'CHUCKER Felix' patch worn by the flyers when they are flying as the enemy/aggressors. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): For the 'Black Aces' history, see above. This is the "SLAYTRON" felix patches created for the Black Aces that shows 'CHUCKER' with a rock guitar in his left hand, a selfie stick in his right hand (note image in phone), and wearing snow-ski goggles while on a surfboard..... we made it for them, based on something hilarious that was said in the squadron (let's make "FLAP LID" famous). He said when they were discussing the "SHIT HOT" flight suits protocol, "LETS EARN OUR RIGHT TO WEAR THESE BY SLAYING ON THE RANGE". In standard USN Fighter mentality, they seized on it and a patch was born!!! This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the "CLEARED HOT" patch for the VFA-41 Black Aces. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

For the 'Black Aces' history, see above. This is the Joint Direct Attack Munition "JDAM" patch worn by the flyers that were able to employ one of these weapons. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the "felix-shaped" patch created by the Black Aces that says "PLANE CAPTAIN" (top), "STRKFITRON 41" (bottom), and depicts their "Ace of Spades" mascot getting a WRENCH ready to launch. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the "felix-shaped" patch created by the Black Aces that says "BLACK ACES" along the bottom and depicts the F-18 "RHINO" mascot leaning against the squadron logo, the Ace of Spades. It's a homage to their lineage aircraft, the F-14 Tomcat. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF Creation: This is the "SHOOTER" patch created by the Black Aces 'troubleshooters' that says "BLACK ACE" along the top and "SHOOTER" along the bottom, and depicts their "Ace of Spades" mascot getting a missile ready to launch. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. This is the white version of their F/A-18F TAILFIN patch.

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. This is the 70th Anniversary version of their F/A-18F TAILFIN patch.

The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. This is the gray version of their F/A-18F TAILFIN patch and says "BTG" below the squadron logo (not sure why).

Another AV8RSTUFF Creation: The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. This is the gray version of their F/A-18F TAILFIN patch and says "NG" below the squadron logo.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2023 *FIGHT FOR FREEDOM* WESTPAC Cruise patches created for Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) and the VFA-41 'BLACK ACES'. It shows the Taiwanese Panda holding their country's flag and punching the Chinese 'Winnie-The-Pooh' mascot, meaning that Taiwan is defending itself (along with the US Navy's support). This patch does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2022 WESTPAC cruise patches created for the squadrons in Airwing Nine (CVW-9) onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). It has all the squadron logos from the nine units, says "WESTPAC 2022" (top), and "PRESSURIZE / DE-ESCALATE / DOMINATE" (bottom). This patch is more expensive than I like due to it being the "sublimated with embroidery" to get the incredible detail of the squadron logos and does not come with velcro attached!

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the large, highly detailed 2002 WestPac Deployment/Cruise patch for VFA-14 that says "POOH'S ISLAND TROUBLE" (top) and shows Winnie shaking the Honey Pot and stirring up the 'HORNETS', F-35s, and the E-2 Hawkeyes inside.....I'm sure there is a story behind that!! It also has the logos of all the squadrons in the Airwing, and is "sublimated" for a lot of crisp details. This patch does not come with velcro attached!

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the 2018-2019 deployment patch created by the VFA-41 Black Aces for their support in OIR and OFS theaters. It depicts all the squadron logos from the Airwing with the Black Aces squadron logo in the background, the Super Hornet in the foreground, and the carrier at the bottom A very uniquely shaped patch, and we only were allowed a few extras. This patch does not come with velcro attached!

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the PVC/rubber version of the VFA-41 Black Aces *SPADE* patch showing the planform of their F/A-18 Hornet with red lettering across the patch that says BLACK ACES. Very unique patch and DOES come with velcro attached!

(Obtained from their supplier): This is one of the "joint endeavor" patches created by both VFA-14 Tophatters and VFA-41 Black Aces for their 2016 "RIMPAC" cruise. It shows a "HULA" girl dancing across the Pacific Rim countries, has the logos of all the squadrons in the Airwing, and the flags of the countries that line the "PACIFIC RIM". This patch does not come with velcro attached!

(From the Squadron Mess): This is one of the 2011-2012 OEF/OND 'JOINT' Cruise patches created for the squadrons of Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11). It depicts the "Angry Birds" being catapulted from the two-masted schooner onto a desert castle and says "GETTIN' * * * at Kickin' (arabic)". It's designed in the shape of a 'puzzle-piece' if you look on the very corners and does not come with velcro attached! Since this was old inventory for the squadron, I was only able to get a few!!

This is directly from the squadron: This is the 2005 WESTPAC cruise patch that says "SPEED AND VIOLENCE" at the top and "THE GLOBAL WAR ON MORALE" along the bottom. It lists the Airwing (CVW-11) and all the squadrons along the border, but note that it says "VSFA" on two of them due to them having to tank the other aircraft.......it is in a 9-Sided design, one side for each "unit". This patch does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the VFA-41 "RED AIR" PILOT nametag worn by the PILOTS when they are flying as adversaries against other squadrons. This patch says 'VFA-41' (KHAN-41) in Cyrillic Script and already has velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the VFA-41 "RED AIR" WSO nametag worn by the Weapons Systems Officers when they are flying as adversaries against other squadrons. This patch says 'VFA-41' (KHAN-41) in Cyrillic Script and already has velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the VFA-41 "RED AIR" PILOT nametag worn by the PILOTS when they are flying as adversaries against other squadrons. This patch says 'BLACK ACES' (4EPhIH) in Cyrillic Script and already has velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the VFA-41 "RED AIR" WSO nametag worn by the Weapons Systems Officers when they are flying as adversaries against other squadrons. This patch says 'BLACK ACES' (4EPhIH) in Cyrillic Script and already has velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the blank version of the VFA-41 "RED AIR" PILOT nametag worn by the PILOTS when they are flying as adversaries against other squadrons. This patch is blank so that you can get your name embroidered and does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the blank version of the VFA-41 "RED AIR" WSO nametag worn by the Weaspons Systems Officers when they are flying as adversaries against other squadrons. This patch is blank so that you can get your name embroidered and does not have velcro attached.