Misc VT Patches

Training Wing 1 (Blue Triangle) Training Wing 1 (Blue Triangle)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the blue version of the wing patch for Training Wing 1. The mission of Training Air Wing ONE is to provide newly designated aviators to the fleet for further training in operational combat aircraft and is conveyed in the wing motto, "Readiness for Victory at Sea Through Training." The Wing Commander's specific mission is to supervise, coordinate, and administer the student pilot academic and flight-training program. The instructor pilot cadre at Training Air Wing ONE is comprised of men and women from almost every Navy and Marine Corps aviation community as well as several international military exchange pilots, bringing an enormous array of fleet experience to the training command. This patch does NOT come with velcro already attached.

 

Training Wing 1 (Desert) Training Wing 1 (Desert)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the desert version of the wing patch for Training Wing 1. The mission of Training Air Wing ONE is to provide newly designated aviators to the fleet for further training in operational combat aircraft and is conveyed in the wing motto, "Readiness for Victory at Sea Through Training." The Wing Commander's specific mission is to supervise, coordinate, and administer the student pilot academic and flight-training program. The instructor pilot cadre at Training Air Wing ONE is comprised of men and women from almost every Navy and Marine Corps aviation community as well as several international military exchange pilots, bringing an enormous array of fleet experience to the training command. This patch does NOT come with velcro already attached.

 

Training Wing 2 'FITU' (Blue Tri) Training Wing 2 'FITU' (Blue Tri)
Size: 4.3"
In Stock: TEN ONLY!
Price: $7.99

Training Air Wing TWO (TW-2 or TRAWING 2) is a USN aircraft training air wing based aboard Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. TW-2 is one of five training air wings in the Naval Air Training Command, and consists of two jet training squadrons. The wing trains Student Naval Aviators from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and international allies. Following completion of primary flight training and selection of an advanced training pipeline, Student Naval Aviators are assigned to TW-2 for either intermediate and advanced strike pipeline training or advanced E-2/C-2 training in the T-45C Goshawk jet training aircraft. Some are selected for immediate upgrade and are enrolled in the FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING UPGRADE (FITU) and are awarded this blue, triangular patch. This one does not have velcro attached.

 

Training Wing 2 (Desert) Training Wing 2 (Desert)
Size: 3.7"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

Training Air Wing TWO (TW-2 or TRAWING 2) is a US Navy aircraft training air wing based aboard NAS Kingsville, in Kingsville, Texas. TW-2 is one of five training air wings in the NATC, and consists of two jet training squadrons. The wing trains Student Naval Aviators from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and international allies. Following completion of primary flight training and selection of an advanced training pipeline, Student Naval Aviators are assigned to TW-2 for either intermediate and advanced strike pipeline training or advanced E-2/C-2 training in the T-45C Goshawk jet training aircraft. This is the desert version of the wing patch for Training Wing 2 and does NOT come with velcro attached.

 

Training Wing 2 (Subd) Training Wing 2 (Subd)
Size: 3.7"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the subdued version of the wing patch for Training Wing 2. This patch does NOT come with velcro already attached.

 

Training Wing 5 Training Wing 5
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the wing patch for Training Wing 5.

 


TA-4J Skyhawk (FFF) Patch TA-4J Skyhawk (FFF) Patch
Size: 4 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.00

This is the "Flying For Freedom" (FFF) patch created for the TA-4J Skyhawk and says "Made in the Good Old USA" along the top.

T-2 Buckeye Patch (Orange) T-2 Buckeye Patch (Orange)
Size: 3 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The North American T-2 Buckeye was the United States Navy's intermediate training aircraft, intended to introduce U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Student Naval Aviators and Student Naval Flight Officers to jets. It entered initial service in 1959, and was replaced by the McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk in 2008. This is the orange-circled version and does NOT come with velcro attached.

T-2 Buckeye Patch (Purple) T-2 Buckeye Patch (Purple)
Size: 3 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The North American T-2 Buckeye was the United States Navy's intermediate training aircraft, intended to introduce U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Student Naval Aviators and Student Naval Flight Officers to jets. It entered initial service in 1959, and was replaced by the McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk in 2008. This is the purple-circled version and does NOT come with velcro attached.

TC-12 Instructor Pilot (IP) Patch TC-12 Instructor Pilot (IP) Patch
Size: 3 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

This is the "IP" patch for those instructor pilots that fly the TC-12 turboprop aircraft. Not sure where all they are located, but are at several bases. This is a "joint" patch, as it has the Naval Aviator and USAF Basic Pilot wings on it.


T-6B Texan II '500' Hours Patch T-6B Texan II '500' Hours Patch
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the '500-Hours' patch for those that have flown this training aircraft. It does not come with velcro attached.

T-6B Texan II '1000' Hours Patch T-6B Texan II '1000' Hours Patch
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the '1000-Hours' patch for those that have flown this training aircraft. It does not come with velcro attached.

T-6B Texan II '1500' Hours Patch T-6B Texan II '1500' Hours Patch
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

This is the '1500-Hours' patch for those that have flown this training aircraft. It does not come with velcro attached.

Set of T-6B Texan II Hours Patches (3) Set of T-6B Texan II Hours Patches (3)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $19.99

Use this link to get 20% off the T-6B Texan II 'Hours' patches when you buy all three of them at one time.


 
TC-12 'IP' 1000 Hours Patch TC-12 "IP" 1000 Hours Patch
Size: 3 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

This is the 1000 hours patch for those instructor pilots that fly the TC-12 turboprop aircraft. Not sure where all they are located, but are at several bases. This is a "joint" patch, as it has the Naval Aviator and USAF Basic Pilot wings on it.

VT(R)-21 Squadron Patch (Red-Gray) VT(R)-21 Squadron Patch (Red-Gray)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

Training Squadron 21, known as the Redhawks, is a U.S. Navy strike jet training squadron stationed aboard NAS Kingsville, TX flying the T-45C Goshawk. The Redhawks are one of four strike jet training squadrons in operation today, and are under the command of Training Air Wing Two. This is the squadron patch for the "reserve" component of the squadron and depicts two "Red Hawks" being chased by an "blue vulture". This patch does not have velcro attached.

ATU-200 Squadron (Old-Repro) ATU-200 Squadron (Old-Repro)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

Jet training squadron based at NAAS Kingsville. First jet squadron in the Training Command and forerunner to today's VT-22 (circa 1952). This is a reproduction patch. (from a subscriber)...... stationed in Kingsville March of 1958 until May 1960. I was attached to ATU-212 at North Field. The Squadron was made up of TV-2 & T-2V Lockheed Shooting Stars when I arrived. We later changed over to F9F-8 & 8T's Grumman Cougars. Our sister Squadron was ATU-202 that flew F9F-5 Panthers. In late 1959 or early 1960 another squadron was formed, ATU-222 that was outfitted with F11F tigers. At South Field was a training squadron of S2F's, ATU-402 and no others. During the above dates VT-22 was most likely attached to another base but was not at Kingsville

 

ATU-206 Squadron (Old-Repro) ATU-206 Squadron (Old-Repro)
Size: 4 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

Jet training squadron based at NAS Pensacola's Forest Sherman Field. They flew F9F-2/F9F-5 (circa mid-1950s). This is a reproduction patch. (from a subscriber)...... stationed in Kingsville March of 1958 until May 1960. I was attached to ATU-212 at North Field. The Squadron was made up of TV-2 & T-2V Lockheed Shooting Stars when I arrived. We later changed over to F9F-8 & 8T's Grumman Cougars. Our sister Squadron was ATU-202 that flew F9F-5 Panthers. In late 1959 or early 1960 another squadron was formed, ATU-222 that was outfitted with F11F tigers. At South Field was a training squadron of S2F's, ATU-402 and no others. During the above dates VT-22 was most likely attached to another base but was not at Kingsville

 

Fixedwing Instructor Training Unit (FITU) Fixedwing Instructor Training Unit (FITU)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

This patch was created by students to harass the Fixed Wing Instructors, since they were known as the "Tourmentors", a play on the T-34C Turbo Mentors.

Plowbacks (Old-Repro) Plowbacks (Old-Repro)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

Newly winged Naval Aviators who received their first assignments as Flight Instructors were known as "plowbacks" (circa mid-1960s). This is a reproduction patch.

 

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