(Obtained from their supplier): Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27), also known as the “Royal Maces”, are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 5 and are attached to the aircraft carrier USSÊRonald Reagan. Their tail code is NF. The squadron conducts carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, anti-ship operations, battle group anti-air operations, and surveillance/intelligence collection operations in support of Carrier Air Wing 5 tasking and requirements. The squadron is permanently forward deployed with Carrier Air Wing 5, shore based at MCAS Iwakuni. This is their 2014 ‘SUMMER PATROL’ bullet patch, says “TOP HOOK” (top) and does not come with velcro attached.
