Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 113 (VAW-113), known as “Black Eagles”, was established on 20 April 1967 flying the E-2A Hawkeye. One week after its establishment, VAW-113 deployed to the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) aboard USSÊConstellation and served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1975. The culmination of these efforts occurred in April 1975, when VAW-113 played a vital role in Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of American personnel from Saigon…..a long history for this squadron continuing even today! This is a commemorative patch for their squadron depicting the “CAG bird” Tailfin and does not come with velcro attached.
