(An AV8RSTUFF Creation): VF-101 was the RAG (Replacement Air Group, ie, the training squadron) for the F-14 Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA. When the Tomcat decommissioned, the squadron was deactivated for a short while before being reinstated and moved to Eglin AFB, FL where the students underwent joint training with the USAF to learn to fly and take care of our nation's newest asset. This squadron is (again) being disestablished, in hopes that they will be reactivated at NAS Oceana, VA a year later. This is round version of their DECOMMISSIONING patch and does not come with velcro attached.

(From the Sqdn Supplier): Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10), also known as the "Grim Reapers", was an aviation unit of the US Navy, established on 3 June 1942 and disestablished on 26 November 1945. May 1952, VF-101 was reactivated for the Korean War, flying MULTIPLE aircraft, eventually becoming the Fleet Replacement Squadron for the F-14 Tomcat. With the decommissioning of the Tomcat, the squadron was again disestablished in 2005. With the purchase of the F-35 Lightning, VFA-101 was recommissioned for a brief period in 2012, but was again (and currently) disestablished as of 2019. This is a PVC (rubber) patch created commemorating that lineage, is nicely sized (5" diamater), and does not come with velcro attached. There is a LOT of history online, so take a few moments to read their incredible story!!

(Obtained from the squadron): VF-101 was the RAG (Replacement Air Group, ie, the training squadron) for the F-14 Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA. When the Tomcat decommissioned, the squadron was deactivated for a short while before being reinstated and moved to Eglin AFB, FL where the students underwent joint training with the USAF to learn to fly and take care of our nation's newest asset. This squadron is (again) being disestablished, in hopes that they will be reactivated at NAS Oceana, VA a year later. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(An AV8RSTUFF Creation): VF-101 was the RAG (Replacement Air Group, ie, the training squadron) for the F-14 Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA. When the Tomcat decommissioned, the squadron was deactivated for a short while before being reinstated and moved to Eglin AFB, FL where the students underwent joint training with the USAF to learn to fly and take care of our nation's newest asset. This squadron is (again) being disestablished, in hopes that they will be reactivated at NAS Oceana, VA a year later. This is 'black-bordered' version of their DECOMMISSIONING F-35C patch and does not come with velcro attached.

These are the nametags for the pilots for VF/VFA-101. This patch does not have velcro attached. If you would like it embroidered with your name/callsign, that can be arranged for $5.49 more.

These are the nametags for the RIOs for VF-101/WSO's of VFA-101. This patch does not have velcro attached. If you would like it embroidered with your name/callsign, that can be arranged for $5.49 more.

The VFA-101 'Grim Reapers' were the training squadron for the F-14 Tomcat and the Navy's F-35C. The squadron was located at NAS Oceana, VA before PCS'ing down to Tyndall AFB, FL, then back to NAS Oceana. When the Tomcat decommissioned, the squadron was deactivated for a short while before being reinstated and moved to Eglin AFB, FL where the students underwent joint training with the USAF to learn to fly and take care of our nation's newest asset. This squadron is (again) being disestablished, in hopes that they will be reactivated at NAS Oceana, VA a year later. This is round version of their DECOMMISSIONING patch and does not come with velcro attached. In the This is their "GRIM REAPER" patch and does not come with velcro attached.

VF-101 was the RAG (Replacement Air Group, ie, the training squadron) for the F-14 Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA. When the Tomcat decommissioned, the squadron was deactivated for a short while before being reinstated and moved to Eglin AFB, FL where the students underwent joint training with the USAF to learn to fly and take care of our nation's newest asset. This is the 'yellow-bordered' version of their "diamond aircraft" patch created for the Grim Reapers. No velcro attached.

VF-101 was the RAG (Replacement Air Group, ie, the training squadron) for the F-14 Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA. When the Tomcat decommissioned, the squadron was deactivated for a short while before being reinstated and moved to Eglin AFB, FL where the students will undergo joint training with the USAF to learn to fly and take care of our nation's newest asset. This is the patch for the F-35 Lightning II "FIT/REQUIREMENTS" and says across the top "COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR FORCES".