The ‘Evaluators’ of VX-4 was established in September ’52, and is the Navy’s operational test and evaluation squadron located at NAS Point Mugu, CA. They fly a variety of aircraft, but mainly the F-14 and F/A-18. They have quite a history, so for other info, drop me a line and I’ll see what else I can find out. VX-4 used to fly F-14’s, F-4’s and F-18’s out of Pt. Mugu until mid 90’s when VX-5 formed at China Lake. Both disbanded and reformed as VX-9 at China Lake but a Pt.Mugu det still exists of VX-9 and they have the same Bunny patch. The playboy bunny patch with VX-4 or even VX-9 patch will become quite the commodity soon. As of 01OCT04 VX-9 DET in Point Mugu CA was disestablished. This is the “small” (3-inch) version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro already attached.
