This is a reproduction of the squadron patch for VAW-12. Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12), nicknamed the "Bats", was a U.S. Navy Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron. The squadron was disestablished on 1 April 1967. Its history begins on 6 July 1948, when VAW-2, was established at NAS Norfolk. The squadron quickly moved to NAS Quonset Point, and was redesignated VC-12. In succession, it operated the TBM Avenger, AF Guardian, and the AD-5W Skyraider. In 1956, the squadron was re-designated VAW-12 and acquired a new aircraft, the Guppy version of the Skyraider. In 1961, the WF-2 Tracer, affectionately called the "Willie Fudd", arrived, and the following year the squadron returned to NAS Norfolk. Two of VAW-12's AD-5W Skyraider AEW aircraft fly over USS Forrestal (CVA-59), while she was operating with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, 25 April 1960. In July 1966, VAW-12 received its first E-2A Hawkeye and was supplying detachments using two different aircraft aboard ten aircraft carriers of the Atlantic Fleet, as well as training personnel for those detachments. The squadron had grown to over 200 officers and 800 enlisted personnel, as had VAW-11, its counterpart on the West Coast. The Navy determined that its AEW efforts had to be reorganized for greater efficiency and effectiveness. On 1 April 1967, VAW-12 was disestablished and Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing Twelve was formed to command all Atlantic Fleet AEW efforts. Replacement Airgroup Squadron RVAW-120 was formed to train aviators and enlisted personnel in carrier-based AEW aircraft. VAW-121, VAW-122, and VAW-123 were formed from former VAW-12 operating detachments. This patch does NOT have velcro attached.

This is a reproduction of the squadron patch for VAW-12. Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12), nicknamed the "Bats", was a U.S. Navy Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron. The squadron was disestablished on 1 April 1967. Its history begins on 6 July 1948, when VAW-2, was established at NAS Norfolk. The squadron quickly moved to NAS Quonset Point, and was redesignated VC-12. In succession, it operated the TBM Avenger, AF Guardian, and the AD-5W Skyraider. In 1956, the squadron was re-designated VAW-12 and acquired a new aircraft, the Guppy version of the Skyraider. In 1961, the WF-2 Tracer, affectionately called the "Willie Fudd", arrived, and the following year the squadron returned to NAS Norfolk. Two of VAW-12's AD-5W Skyraider AEW aircraft fly over USS Forrestal (CVA-59), while she was operating with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, 25 April 1960. In July 1966, VAW-12 received its first E-2A Hawkeye and was supplying detachments using two different aircraft aboard ten aircraft carriers of the Atlantic Fleet, as well as training personnel for those detachments. The squadron had grown to over 200 officers and 800 enlisted personnel, as had VAW-11, its counterpart on the West Coast. The Navy determined that its AEW efforts had to be reorganized for greater efficiency and effectiveness. On 1 April 1967, VAW-12 was disestablished and Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing Twelve was formed to command all Atlantic Fleet AEW efforts. Replacement Airgroup Squadron RVAW-120 was formed to train aviators and enlisted personnel in carrier-based AEW aircraft. VAW-121, VAW-122, and VAW-123 were formed from former VAW-12 operating detachments. This patch DOES have velcro attached.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk. Currently (SPRING 2016) a part of Carrier Air Wing 11, the Bluetails deploy aboard the USSÊNimitz. This is the blue/red version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk. Currently (SPRING 2016) a part of Carrier Air Wing 11, the Bluetails deploy aboard the USSÊNimitz. This is the desert version of their squadron patch.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk, VA. This is the "NVG GREEN" version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk. Currently (SPRING 2016) a part of Carrier Air Wing 11, the Bluetails deploy aboard the USSÊNimitz. This is the "blue-white Sun-rays" version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (C2) squadron of the US Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk, VA. They are currently (2020) assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) and deploy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). This is the CHRISTMAS version of their squadron patch from their 2019 deployment and does not come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and Control (C2) squadron of the US Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk. This is the "VAPORWAVE" version of the BLUETAILS squadron patch that has all GLOW-IN-THE-DARK threading in the same design as the squadron patch. This patch does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and Control (C2) squadron of the US Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk. This is the "VAPORWAVE" version of the BLUETAILS TAILFIN patch that has all GLOW-IN-THE-DARK threading and does not have velcro attached.

(From the Airwing): Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (C2) squadron of the US Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk, VA. This is one of their 2023 Cruise patches that shows a MONOPOLY BOARD with all the squadron logos, a gold border, says "PLEASURE CRUISE 23 / PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN". This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the Squadron): Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (C2) squadron of the US Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk, VA. This is one of their 2023 Cruise patches from when they had a "DIRT DET" (on shore) in Poland and this cherry flavored liquor became very popular among the crews, so a patch was created!! This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

(From the Squadron): Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (C2) squadron of the US Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk, VA. This is one of their 2023 Cruise patches for their time in the "desert". It shows TEDDY ROOSEVELT (whom CVN-71 is named after) riding a camel and "Carrying a Big Stick". This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

This is one of the cruise patches for VAW-121 for their 2017 Deployment onboard the USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) as part of CVW-8. It says "FIRE CRUISE" (top)/ "OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE" (bottom) with all the squadron logos along the top of the patch. It has a red "creature" breathing fire and says "HOT AS HELL". An absolutely amazing patch they commissioned and was only able to get a few of these!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk. This is one of their "cruise" patches that says "ALL YOU NEED IS THE DELTA" and shows the planform of the "E-2D" aircraft. This patch does not have velcro attached.

The "Bluetails" of VAW-121 fly the E-2C Hawkeye out of NAS Norfolk, VA onboard the USS Kennedy (CV-67) as part of Airwing 7. They were established in April 1967. This is there deployed desert patch. This is the color version of their det patch and it says VAW 121 and "CELER, AVDAX, FORTIS" across the bottom. It does not come with velcro attached.

The "Bluetails" of VAW-121 fly the E-2C Hawkeye out of NAS Norfolk, VA onboard the USS Kennedy (CV-67) as part of Airwing 7. They were established in April 1967. This is there deployed desert patch. This is the desert version of their det patch and it says VAW 121 and "CELER, AVDAX, FORTIS" across the bottom. It does not come with velcro attached.

The "Bluetails" of VAW-121 fly the E-2C Hawkeye out of NAS Norfolk, VA and this is the award patch they created for winning the 2012 Battle E award.

The "Bluetails" of VAW-121 fly the E-2C Hawkeye out of NAS Norfolk, VA and this is the desert version of the "tailfin" patch they created in the desert rectangle.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk. Currently (SPRING 2016) a part of Carrier Air Wing 11, the Bluetails deploy aboard the USSÊNimitz.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (CC) squadron operating the E-2D Hawkeye based at NAS Norfolk. Currently (SPRING 2016) a part of Carrier Air Wing 11, the Bluetails deploy aboard the USSÊNimitz. This is the Plane Captain patch showing the cranials and chains.

This is the patch created by the VAW community for their E-2D "Carrier Suitability" for their testing of the aircraft in the carrier environment. This patch does not have velcro attached.