Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-251) was activated December 1, 1941 at NAS North Island, CA, as Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251), flying the Gruman F4F “Wildcat”. They have a long and distinguished history (see Wikipedia), participating in World War II, Battle of Guadalcanal, Philippines campaign (1944Ð45), Korean War, Cold War, Operation Deny Flight, Operation Provide Promise, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. During those many years of service, they flew the AD-4 Skyraider, F4F Wildcat, F4U Corsair, FJ-3 Fury, F8U Crusader, F-4 Phantom II and the F/A-18A/C Hornet. This is a reproduction of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.
