This is the "diamond version" of the patch created BY the squadron for their award of the 2016 McCluskey Award, the "Battle E". It depicts the "Sidewinder" wrapped around the USA. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the "tailfin version" of the patch created BY the squadron for their award of the 2016 McCluskey Award, the "Battle E". It depicts the "Sidewinder" on the vertical tail. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 2007 cruise patch for VFA-86 (Sidewinders) for their OIF/OEF cruise in 2007. The Sidewinders fly the F-18 hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. It is a knock-off of the Jack Daniels label. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the tailfin for VFA-86 'Sidewinders'.

(Korean-made) Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT SIX (VA-86) traces its origins to Fighter Squadron 921, based at Naval Air Station St. Louis, Missouri, during the Korean War in February 1951. In February 1953, the squadron was re-designated VF-84 while deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, aboard USS ANTIETAM (CV 36). In July 1955, the squadron was re-designated VA-86 Sidewinders. From 1955 to 1987, Sidewinders flew the F4-U "Corsair," F8F-2 "Bearcat," F9F-5 "Panther," F7U-3M "Cutlass," also known as the "Ensign Eater," A4D-1 "Skyhawk" and A-7A/C/E "Corsair." During these transitions, Sidewinders made numerous deployments to the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas. The North Atlantic, the Western Pacific and the Indian Oceans in various aircraft carriers. This patch was found in a small Korean patch shop and does not come with velcro attached.

Attack Squadron EIGHT SIX (VA-86) traces its origins to Fighter Squadron 921, based at Naval Air Station St. Louis, Missouri, during the Korean War in February 1951. In February 1953, the squadron was re-designated VF-84 while deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, aboard USS ANTIETAM (CV 36). In July 1955, the squadron was re-designated VA-86 Sidewinders. From 1955 to 1987, Sidewinders flew the F4-U "Corsair," F8F-2 "Bearcat," F9F-5 "Panther," F7U-3M "Cutlass," also known as the "Ensign Eater," A4D-1 "Skyhawk" and A-7A/C/E "Corsair." During these transitions, Sidewinders made numerous deployments to the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas. The North Atlantic, the Western Pacific and the Indian Oceans in various aircraft carriers. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

Started as VF-921 Reserve squadron that was called to active duty on 1 Feb 1951, they were redesignated VF-84 on 4 Feb 1953, then redesignated VA-86 on 1 Jul 1955, and now currently designated VFA-86 on 15 Jul 1987. The "Sidewinders" fly the F-18 Hornet out of Beaufort, SC. This is the black version of their squadron patch. This patch does not come with Velcro.

Started as VF-921 Reserve squadron that was called to active duty on 1 Feb 1951, they were redesignated VF-84 on 4 Feb 1953, then redesignated VA-86 on 1 Jul 1955, and now currently designated VFA-86 on 15 Jul 1987. The "Sidewinders" fly the F-18 Hornet out of Beaufort, SC. This is the desert version of their squadron patch. This patch does not come with Velcro.

The 'Sidewinders' of VFA-86 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. They left NAS Cecil Field upon the closure of the base a few years ago. They participated in Desert Storm and Operation North Star in 1991, and are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71). This is the "aircraft bullet" patch they wear on their left sleeve of the flightsuit. It does NOT come with velcro already attached

The 'Sidewinders' of VFA-86 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. They left NAS Cecil Field upon the closure of the base a few years ago. They participated in Desert Storm and Operation North Star in 1991, and are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71). This is the "aircraft diamond" patch they wear on their left sleeve of the flightsuit. It does NOT come with velcro already attached.

This is the 'Plane Captain' patch created for those in the "Sidewinders" that take care of the jets. Without them, none of the missions would get accomplished, as none of the jets would ever get airborne. This patch does not have velcro attached.