The "Gunslingers" of VFA-105 are based at NAS Oceana, VA. They were established in March 1968, and are now flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. They participated in the Gulf War aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67) as part of CVW-3. This is their version of their TAILFIN patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The "Gunslingers" of VFA-105 are based at NAS Oceana, VA. They were established in March 1968, and are now flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. They participated in the Gulf War aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67) as part of CVW-3. This is their version of their "MUTHA" AWARD TAILFIN patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The "Gunslingers" of VFA-105 are based at NAS Oceana, VA. They were established in March 1968, and are now flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. They participated in the Gulf War aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67) as part of CVW-3.

This is the large version of the desert-colored squadron patch for VFA-105. The "Gunslingers" are based at NAS Oceana, VA. They were established in March 1968, and are now flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. They participated in the Gulf War aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67) as part of CVW-3.

This is the medium-sized version of the desert-colored squadron patch for VFA-105. The "Gunslingers" are based at NAS Oceana, VA. They were established in March 1968, and are now flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. They participated in the Gulf War aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67) as part of CVW-3.

Strike Fighter Squadron 105 (VFA-105), also known as the "Gunslingers", is a US Navy strike fighter squadron based at NAS Oceana, Virginia. The "Gunslingers" are an operational fleet squadron and fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet. Their radio callsign is "Canyon" and the tail code is AC. This is the aircraft 'bullet' patch for VFA-105. It says "Echo Driver" along bottom, refering to the model of F/A-18(E) they fly and does not come with velcro attached.

Strike Fighter Squadron 105 (VFA-105), also known as the "Gunslingers", is a US Navy strike fighter squadron based at NAS Oceana, Virginia. The "Gunslingers" are an operational fleet squadron and fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet. Their radio callsign is "Canyon" and the tail code is AC. This is the desert version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch for VFA-105. It says "Echo Driver" along bottom, refering to the model of F/A-18(E) they fly and DOES come with velcro attached.

This is the 4-inch version of the Plane Captain patch created for the hardest working men/women in the US Navy....the Plane Captains. This patch shows the 'Gunslinger Skeleton' in the desert with his smoking guns and says "ECHO BABY" at the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro.

This is the 3-inch version of the Plane Captain patch created for the hardest working men/women in the US Navy....the Plane Captains. This patch shows the 'Gunslinger Skeleton' in the desert with his smoking guns and says "ECHO BABY" at the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro.

This is the 3-inch version of the Plane Captain patch created for the hardest working men/women in the US Navy....the Plane Captains. This patch shows the 'Gunslinger Skeleton' in the desert with his smoking guns and says "VFA-105" at the bottom. This patch DOES come with velcro.

This is the aircraft 'coffin' patch for VFA-105. It says "STRIKE FIGHTER & TWILIGHT PURSUIT" along the top, "GUNSLINGERS" along bottom and shows the planform of the aircraft.

This is the desert version of the aircraft 'coffin' patch for VFA-105. It says "STRIKE FIGHTER & TWILIGHT PURSUIT" along the top, "GUNSLINGERS" along bottom and shows the planform of the aircraft.

The "Gunslingers" of VFA-105 are based at NAS Oceana, VA. They were established in March 1968, and are now flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. They participated in the Gulf War aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67) as part of CVW-3, but are now part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Truman (CVN-75). This is a Friday party patch worn by the pilots. Here's the story behind it.........The patch designer was the late John Lombardo of Ghost Riders Inc. He designed a complete set of this style patch but at the time many squadrons did not bite because of the odd shape. His family picked up all the stock from his business at the factory when he passed. I have not seen any for years!! He ran a small business out of his home and the Leonard Corp (Swiss-Tec) who for many years made patches for everyone going back to the 40's. They have gone out of business as far as I know. John served with VA-164 The "Ghost Riders" on board the Oriskany in the 60's. He had many scars from the fire on board and I learned how tough life can be from someone who had paid there dues many times over. He was a good friend of mine. I was lucky to get a few tours of the Leonard Corp factory and see and buy many patches. He had family troubles and I lost touch with him for the latter years. What became of his family I will never know. He passed in the early 90's in South Phily.

This is the LARGE yellow version of the VFA-105 mascot. Did I say it was large?