VFA-87 "GOLDEN WARRIORS" Patches

VFA-87 'Pilot' Nametag (Black) VFA-87 'Pilot' Nametag (Black)
Size: 4" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

This is the black/red version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-87. It goes with the black squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached so that you can get it embroidered.

 

VFA-87 Pilot Nametag (Des) VFA-87 Pilot Nametag (Des)
Size: 4" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

This is the desert version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-87. It goes with their desert squadron patch.

 

VFA-87 *MAGNETO* Cruise Patch (Sublimated) VFA-87 *MAGNETO* Cruise Patch (Sublimated)
Size: 5" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $14.99

This is one of the 2022 (d)EMPLOYMENT cruise patches for VFA-87 and the other squadrons of AIRWING 8 (CVW-8) for their support of operations in Ukraine. It shows all the squadron insignias and aircraft being "controlled" by MAGNETO. This patch uses "sublimation with embroidery", which is a more expensive method to make a patch, but gives INCREDIBLE detail. It does not come with velcro attached.

VFA-87/CVW-9 2020 WESTPAC 'SCROLL' Patch (w/CO) VFA-87/CVW-9 2020 WESTPAC 'SCROLL' Patch (w/CO)
Size: 5.25" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the cruise patches created by VFA-87 and CVW-9 for their 2020 WESTPAC Cruise. It is a sublimated patch (incredible detail) in the shape of a "SCROLL" showing TEDDY ROOSEVELT pouring a CORONA beer on the head of the USS Carl Vinson Commanding Officer (the one that was relieved for speaking out FOR his crew). It says CORONA WESTPAC 2020 (top) and has the squadron logos of the other CVW-9 squadrons (bottom). They are standing on the carrier with the island of GUAM (left) where they were quarantined for weeks! This patch does not have velcro attached.

VFA-87/CVW-9 2020 WESTPAC 'SCROLL' Patch (NO CO) VFA-87/CVW-9 2020 WESTPAC 'SCROLL' Patch (NO CO)
Size: 5.25" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the cruise patches created by VFA-87 and CVW-9 for their 2020 WESTPAC Cruise. It is a sublimated patch (incredible detail) in the shape of a "SCROLL" showing TEDDY ROOSEVELT pouring a CORONA beer out. It says CORONA WESTPAC 2020 (top) and has the squadron logos of the other CVW-9 squadrons (bottom). He is standing on the carrier with the island of GUAM (left) where the entire ship's crew were quarantined for weeks! This patch does not have velcro attached.

VFA-87/CVW-9 2020 WESTPAC 'SCROLL' Patch (Set of 2) VFA-87/CVW-9 2020 WESTPAC 'SCROLL' Patch (Set of 2)
Size: 5.25" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $19.99

Use this link to get both versions of the patch above at a discount.

CVN-77/CVW-8 2017 '8-Dollar' Cruise Patch (HUGE) CVN-77/CVW-8 2017 '8-Dollar' Cruise Patch (HUGE)
Size: 7" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This patch is from the 2017 Cruise and says "JUST THE TIP" (along the top) and "OF THE SPEAR" (across the bottom). It shows a dark green lizard with a "Brown Shirt" and tie-down chains and says "9 LINE" in the middle. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

CVN-77/CVW-8 2014 'Back to Iraq' Cruise Patch CVN-77/CVW-8 2014 'Back to Iraq' Cruise Patch
Size: 5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

This is one of the cruise patches created by CVN-77 and AIRWING 8 for their 2014 WESTPAC deployment. It shows all the squadron insignias and aircraft over IRAQ with the ISIS as the target in the middle. It says "BACK TO IRAQ" across the top and "OEF" along the bottom.

VFA-87 2021 WESTPAC 'KNOCKOUT' Cruise Patch VFA-87 2021 WESTPAC 'KNOCKOUT' Cruise Patch
Size: 5" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the WESTPAC 2021 patches created for VFA-87 and the sister squadrons of Airwing 11 (CVW-11). It depicts Theodore Roosevelt (the boat's namesake) in the same boxing trunks worny by "ROCKY BALBOA" knocking out the Chinese mascot, the PANDA. It has all the squadron logos along the border of this sublimated patch and does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-87 'WESTPAC 2021/EL CENTRO Det' War-Kitty VFA-87 'WESTPAC 2021/EL CENTRO Det' War-Kitty
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the WESTPAC 2021 patches created for VFA-87 and VFA-31. It shows "Felix" carrying the bomb, but wearing the "Bonnett". Usually that's called the "War Kitty", but in this case, it was dubbed the "War Felix" patch. This was made for them for their initial workup phase at NAF EL CENTRO, CA in preparation for their upcoming deployment. This patch DOES have velcro attached.

 

VFA-87/CVN-77 2017 OIR Cruise (Bomb) VFA-87/CVN-77 2017 OIR Cruise (Bomb)
Size: 5.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

This is one of the 2017 OIR Cruise Patches for CVN-77, Airwing 8, and VFA-87. It shows the 'Gaggle' of squadron logos with a bomb thru Iraq. Only received a few of these...... No velcro on back.

 

VFA-87 OIF Shield (Black) VFA-87 OIF Shield (Black)
Size: 5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

This is the Operation Iraqi Freedom Cruise patch from 2003 for the VFA-87 "Golden Warriors". They fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA, but during the war, were aboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71) as an integral member of CVW-8.

VFA-87 2005 ESTOCIN VFA-87 2005 ESTOCIN
Size: 4 3/4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

This is the Estocin "award" patch created for VFA-87 when they won the Battle 'E' in 2005.

 


VFA-87 Squadron Patch (Red) VFA-87 Squadron Patch (Red)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

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.

VA-87 *RETRO* Sqdn (White) VA-87 *RETRO* Sqdn (White)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

In June 1968, the squadron was established as VA-87, an attack aircraft squadron and the first fleet squadron to fly the LTV A-7 Corsair II, at NAS Cecil Field, Florida. On October 24, 1986, the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18A Hornet and was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87). On December 28, 1990, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the squadron deployed for Operation Desert Storm, flying 629 sorties over 43 days of intense combat. On December 28, 1990, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the squadron deployed for Operation Desert Storm, flying 629 sorties over 43 days of intense combat. This is a reproduction of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

VFA-87 FA-18E Bullet (Red-White) VFA-87 FA-18E Bullet (Red-White)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the "red-white" version of the VFA-87 F/A-18E Super Hornet 'bullet' with the yellow border. This patch does not have velcro attached.

VFA-87 Aircraft Patch (Red) VFA-87 Aircraft Patch (Red)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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. This is the color version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

VFA-87 Plane Captain Patch (Red) VFA-87 Plane Captain Patch (Red)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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. This is the color version of the plane captain 'bullet' patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.


VFA-87 Squadron Patch (Desert-Small) VFA-87 Squadron Patch (Desert-Small)
Size: 3 1/4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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. This is the small desert version of the squadron patch.

VFA-87 Aircraft Patch (Desert) VFA-87 Aircraft Patch (Desert)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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. This is the desert version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch.

VFA-87 'Plane Captain' (War Bonnett) VFA-87 'Plane Captain' (War Bonnett)
Size: 3.25"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the Plane Captain patch worn by those that take care of the "birds" for VFA-87. It depicts the Rhino wearing a Native American "War Bonnett". This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

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