(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation) The “Fighting Redhawks” of flight Training Squadron TWENTY-ONE (VT-21) have been a mainstay of Naval Aviation for over 57 years. Originally established as Advanced Training Unit two-zero-two (ATU-202) in April 1951, the squadron was re-designated as Flight Training Squadron-Two One (VT-21) on May 21 1960. The first Navy and Marine Corps students were trained in the F-6F Hellcat. In May 1954, the squadron transitioned to its first jet aircraft, the F-9F Panther with the squadron later operating the F-9F8 cougar, TA-4J Skyhawk and, in Feb 1992, making the final transition to the T-45 Goshawk. This patch was created to commemorate the end of the Training Command (TRACOM) and Carrier Qualifications for VT-21. Designed after the standard “LSO” patch, it says “RECTUM NON BUSTUS” (bottom) and does not have velcro attached.
