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Lee-Jackson Militaria
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Navy Fighting Squadrons:
VF, VC, and VFP
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See the MAIN Navy Page for
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Use this Section for Selected searches:
Many F-14 and F/A-18 squadron patches are listed on the AIRCRAFT page
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Go To:
Fighting Squadrons: VF, VC, VFP, and Fighter Weapons School
For Ordering information contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com
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"TONKIN GULF MISSILE RANGE"
I researched these and I have not found anyone who has owned one - uncommon or ?
Anyone know if this is solely for the Naval Forces or did the USAF use these?
 made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire
Thailand made, UnUsed......inquire
( also on USN Novelty page )
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F-8 CRUSADER - "MIG MASTER"
2 Red Stars ( = 2 kills?), if so this would be an early-RVN Era patch, probably made in Germany; F-8s achieved 4 x MIG Kill in Summer of 1966.
 Two Stars, background cloth has a reddish tint(?), Unused....inquire
Pebble backing material (my first ID of this material is circa 1968), scrpbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
( also on Aircraft page, F-8 section )
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Fighter Weapons School
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Original "Top Gun" FWS School Insignia, Miramar NAS
Extremely Rare Patch
United States Navy Fighter Weapons School (USN-FWS), Original Design and Manufacturer, with pigtail, UnUsed......inquire
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| FTR WPNS School without the term "TOP GUN" I classify these as a Base Exchange item
 older style plastic backing, possibly early-1970s, Used.....inquire
( the USAF started using this type of plastic-backing circa 1965-66 )
UnUsed.......inquire
Pelon backing, 3 7/8", Used.......inquire
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patches with "TOP GUN"
I classify these as a Base Exchange item
 aircraft is probably the F-16N, made on Taiwan, Used.....inquire
probably an F-14 on this patch, 3 7/8", Taiwan made, Used.........inquire
could be one of the training aircraft the FWS flew, Used.....inquire
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From a VF-101 "Grim Reapers" Pilot
  probably a 1980s era patch, 3 7/8", UnUsed......inquire
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Navy Fighter Weapons School "TOPSCOPE" patch
Training for Naval Flying Officers at Miramar NAS
  White "pebble-cloth" style backing material which came-out in the early-1970s, UnUsed.....(sold)
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partial History for TOPSCOPE
TOPSCOPE training was to sharpen the skills of the "GIB" (guy in back) and probably the Pilots.
One reference found on this training is "Maritime Air Superiority syllabus (TOPSCOPE)" as taken by select F-4 Phantom crews from squadrons headed to Vietnam.
Patch probably worn by those NFO's (naval flight officers) who completed the TOPSCOPE syllabus at Miramar.
This patch design can be seen on this link http://flitetime dot net/tg.html but no explanationis given, just an F-14 class picture from 1977.
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USN - Blue Angels 1974 Show Pamphlet
Not sure if the signatures were put on this pamphlet or printed on the whole batch
 folds down to 3 5/8" x 8 3/8", has thumbtack holes, it has had rough usage, about 5-6 unreadable words, rest is okay but "well-used", Used....(sold)
( stored with VF patches )
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F-14, GRUMMAN CRASH-FIRE-RESCUE, Anytime Baby...
patch for Grumman Aerospace Corporation's "Tomcat" era Fire Unit at the Calverton, NY Facility
I understand this is a hard-to-find F-14 patch
(see patch on the Aircraft page)
For more (150+/-) F-14 patches, click TOMCAT
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| Fighting One (VF-1) Callsign: "Wichita"
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VF-1 Plane Captain's Tour jacket Grouping
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Very unusual for a NAVAL Grouping to have a "callsign" patch
several patches made in the PI
   RFU "bagged-out" Tour jacket, threads still present, Used........(sold)
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 VF-1 "Wolfpack", older gauze backing, UnUsed........(sold)
4 1/8", UnUsed.........(sold)
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 "WOLFPACK", older 3-pigtail ME, residue on back ( been in 3 x scrapbooks ), UnUsed.......inquire
Tomcat VF-1, PI made, UnUsed......inquire
"WOLFPACK", 5 3/4" PI made with PELON backing, UnUsed........(sold)
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 5 3/4", older plastic backing with gauze, residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
paper backing, UnUsed.......inquire
3 x pigtails, UnUsed.......inquire
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 white border, plastic backing, UnUsed.......inquire
3.5" disc, UnUsed.......inquire
red border, UnUsed.......inquire
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 VF-1, 6", UnUsed.......inquire
"WOLFPACK", UnUsed.......inquire
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De-Commissioning Commemorative patch
 plastic backing, Unused.......inquire
De-Comm inisignia, 1972-1993, CV-61, 64, and 65 Wolfpack, Unused.......inquire
residue on back, Unused.......inquire
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partial History
VF - 1 Wolfpack (1973 - 1993)
Callsign: Wichita
First squadron to fly the F-14 ( with VF-2 ), Combat in Vietnam and Desert Storm
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Fighting Two (VF-2)
"Bounty Hunters"
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 "VF-2 BOUNTY HUNTERS", UnUsed........inquire
FIGHTING TWO", 4 3/8", UnUsed......inquire
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VF-2 Fighting Two Bullet's Last Tomcat Cruise
Bullet's last TOMCAT Cruise
 4 1/4" x 5 7/8", Bounty Hunter, USS Constellation (CV-64) Final WESTPAC Cruise, UnUsed.....inquire
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VF-2 Pilot's Grouping 1980 - 1982
Patches can be sold individually
never sewn-on
 VF-2 TOMCAT Triangle, UnUsed......inquire
U. S. Naval Air Station "North Island", UnUsed.....inquire
BOUNTY TIME, BABY!, Pelon backing, UnUsed......inquire
 TOP GUN West-Pac 80-81 "IS A 10" USS RANGER CV-61, 5.25" PI Made, UnUsed.....(sold)
USS Ranger (CV-61), gauze backing, UnUsed......inquire
 TOP GUN of the Pacific Fleet WEST-PAC 1982 "AUSTRALIA HAWAII SINGAPORE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, 6 1/4", plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire
"WEST-PAC 1982" Indian Ocean "CENTURION", UnUsed......(sold)
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VF-2 Bounty Hunters
 RFU tour jacket, Used......inquire
4 3/8", UnUsed......inquire
VF-2 F-14 triangle, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
VF-2 Re-Established in October 1972 to receive the First F-14A Tomcats
VF-2 paired with VF-1 "Wolfpack" deployed aboard USS Ranger (CV-61) as part of CVW-2 in September 1980
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Composite Squadron Three
 VC-3, Japan made, patch construction looks 1960s, UnUsed.......(sold)
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partial History
Established in the late-1950s(?); DisEstablished in the 1980s
Stationed at North Island
Flew: JDs, SNBs, C-130s
Missions: C-130s carried Target Drones for Fleet Activities
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VF-5, Japan made
"FIGHTING HELL CATS"
I DO NOT know the Vintage of this patch
  made in Japan, Yellow-Mouse in the cat's paws is not clearly defined on this design, UnUsed.......inquire
( I have seen the pictures of a similar patch that was removed from an old G-1 Brown Leather Flyer's Jacket but the Yellow Mouse was clearly defined on that patch)
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VF-5A "FIGHTNING FIVE ABLE"
Screaming Eagle (?Striking Eagle?) insignia design(?) - possibly a Morale patch for VF-51
This design was approved in 1946 and the drawing is in the NavAir Historian's Office(see Download #65)
These patches have been removed from clothing(RFU) - could be as old as the 1960s(?)
 small, RFU, Used....inquire
small patch, PELON backing, RFU, Used......inquire
( see VF-51 patches below with the similar design )
 (formerly labeled UI#2)
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Not sure of the exact lineage progression but here it goes - partial History
Originally Commissioned VF-3S "STRIKING EAGLES" in the 1920s possibly flying Curtiss F6C-4 Biplanes
Designator changed to VF-3B in 1929 flying FB-5 AND F3B-1; switching to the Grumman F2F-1 in 1935
Around 1937 the Designator changed to VF-5
VF-5 was flying the F4F-3 "WILDCAT" when WWII started for the U.S. and fought at Guadalcanl
VF-5 transitioned to the Grumman F6F "HELLCATS" and changed it's name to "FIGHTING HELLCATS" and fought at Wake, the Marshalls, and the Marianas
Switched to the Vaught F4U "CORSAIR" in February 1945; Ending the War onboard the USS Franklin when it was hit by a Kamikaze;
Transitioned to the Grumman F8F-1 "BEARCAT"; ReDesignated VF-5A in 1946 and the "Screaming Eagle" VF-5A patch design was approved;
Redesignated VF-51 ("SCREAMING EAGLES") and received the FJ-1 "FURY".
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Fleet Composite Squadron Seven (VC-7)
Designated VU-7 prior to mid-1965
Stationed at NAS Miramar, CA circa 1964-80 with its Primary function of Training aviators in attacking and shooting down enemy aircraft.
Some duties were: Towing targets and engaging Trainees in aerial dogfights.
  VC-7, RFU, Used......inquire
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partial History
VJ-1 Established December 4, 1942
Redesignated VU-7 circa 1946
Redesignated Fleet Composite Squadron 7 (VC-7) July 2, 1965
Disestablished September 30, 1980
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pre-August 1948 "Bearcat" VF-8A
 VF-8A (SQDN handle was "Bearcats" 1945 - 1950), 5 5/8", heavy-mothing, UnUsed.........(sold)
(VBF-18 redesignated VF-8A in November 1946; VF-8A redesignated VF-72 in July 1948)
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Fighting Eleven (VF-11)
 VF-11, PI made, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-11 Tomcat, PI made, UnUsed......inquire
"THE RED RIPPERS" (VF-11), 3 1/2", Asian made, UnUsed.......inquire
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VF-11 Red Rippers Boar's Head Insignia
 VF-11 variation with Red/White bottom on patch vs. Red/Yellow, 3" (vertical), Japan made, UnUsed......inquire
VF-11 Boar's Head, 3 7/8" (horizontal), cheesecloth backing, Used....inquire
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 Name Tag on VELCRO, Used......inquire
4", "The Red Rippers", merrowed-edge with pigtail, UnUsed......inquire
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| VC-12 circa September 16 1949 - October 2 1952
 Not for Sale - information only
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partial History
VAW-2 established July 6 1948; redesignated VC-12 October 1 1948; Redesignated VAW-12 July 2 1956
VC-12 insignia designed by AD2 G. Vojnovich in November 1948; winged dome represented the Airborne Electronics; LSO Paddles denoted it as a Fleet Squadron
This Rare patch is from the estate of Aviation Electrician Kenneth Lee through permission of his Son
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Adversary Squadron at NAS Oceana
"Professionals Preference"
flew Douglas A-4 Skyhawks out of NAS Oceana, circa 1988 - 1994
 Composite Fighter Squadron-12 (VFC-12), 4.25", UnUsed........inquire
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| FIGHTING 14 (VF-14) "TOPHATTERS"
 5", UnUsed..........(sold)
Philippine made, UnUsed.....inquire
Tom in a Tux, PI made, UnUsed........inquire
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 Tom in a Tuxedo, UnUsed.......inquire
Tom leaning on a cane in front of a Tophat, UnUsed......inquire
UnUsed.......inquire
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 merrowed-edge with pigtail, UnUsed........inquire
4 1/2", UnUsed........inquire
cut-edge, UnUsed........inquire
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| VF-17A First Navy Squadron equipped with Jet Aircraft
insignia worn from November 15, 1946 to August 11, 1948
  4 5/8", UnUsed........inquire
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partial History
VF-82 Redesignated VF-17A
VF-17A was the first Carrier Qualified Jet Squadron - USS Saipan (CVL-48) in May 1948
VF-17A Redesignated VF-171
Flew the McDonnell "FD/FH Phantom Jet" - that explains the design of the Insignia
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VF-21 (Fighting 21)
"FREELANCERS"
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"FREELANCRES" made in Japan
  Large patch, UnUsed......inquire
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 VF-21 "OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH 1992 IF IT FLIES-IT DIES", UnUsed.....(sold)
VF-21 "FREELANCERS" with Lance, 5.5" F-14 Triangle, UnUsed.....inquire
VF-21 "FREELANCERS BABY!", Tom with Black Cat, UnUsed......inquire
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 VF-21 Tomcat Triangle, UnUsed.....inquire
VF-21, PI made, UnUsed........inquire
VF-21 "FREELANCERS", UnUsed......inquire
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VF-22
"Cavaliers"
sewn-on motto ADORIMINI = "Up and AT EM"
  Roughly removed from a jacket (damage to lower-end of swallow-tail was field-repaired & border seperated near the left-end of the lightning bolt), my research turns up no other VF-22 patches with the motto sewn-on the disc, I would think this is an UnCommon patch, Used.....(sold)
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partial History
VF-22 Established as VF-22 30 Sep 1942
Disestablished 19 Sep 1945
2nd VF-22 Established as VBF-74A 1 May 1945
Redesignated VBF-74 1 Aug 1945
Redesignated VF-2B 15 Nov 1946
Redesignated VF-22 1 Sep 1948
Disestablished 6 Jun 1958
VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" claim lineage from VF-22 Strike Fighter Squadron 22 was originally commissioned as Fighter Squadron 63 at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia in 1948, the squadron was re-designated as Attack Squadron 22 in July 1959 after the decomissioning of VF-22 in 1958. The first Redcock aviators flew the F8F Bearcat. Later, Redcocks flew the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, F9F Cougar, FJ4 Fury, A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, and the FA-18C Hornet. Today, the 220 enlisted men and women and 40 officers of VFA-22 are based in NAS Lemoore,California, and has completed the transition from the F/A-18E to the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Korean War -- Lake Champlain (CVA 39) with CVG-4 (26 Apr 1953 - 4 Dec 1953) VF-22 flew F2H-2 with tail code F
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| VF-24 (Fighting 24) "Fighting Renegades"
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VF-24 Japan made
  Large patch, UnUsed.....inquire
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  VF-24, 4 5/8"(vertical), 1960s era, Unused.......inquire
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 VF-24, 1960s era, UnUsed.......(sold)
VF-24 Tom on a Red Checkered Shield, PI made, UnUsed......inquire
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VF-24 Fighting Renegades, Tom on a shield
large 6"(V) patch made in Thailand
  Unusual patch, Used......(sold)
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 VF-24, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-24, white-border, UnUsed...(sold)
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 VF-24 "RENEGADES 1955 1996 LAST RAGE", (De-Commissioning patch(?)), UnUsed.......inquire
VF-24 "RENEGADES" F-14 Tomcat triangle, UnUsed......(sold)
VF-24, 4 7/8", UnUsed.......inquire
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Fighting "Renegades" F-14 Tomcat Triangle
 UnUsed.........inquire
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VF-31
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PIC-1
 Fighting 31, UnUsed.....inquire
Fighting 31, UnUsed.....inquire
F-14 Trianlge, UnUsed.....inquire
F-14D TOMCATTERS, UnUsed.....inquire
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PIC-2
 TOMCATTERS TARPS, UnUsed.....inquire
TARPS in the Persian Gulf, UnUsed.....inquire
Fighting 31, Desert subdued, UnUsed.....inquire
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PIC-3
 TOMCATTERS, UnUsed.....(sold)
TOMCATTERS, printed patch, "TIDEWATER Emblems Virginia Beach, VA" stamped on back, UnUsed.....(sold)
TOMCATTERS, UnUsed......(sold)
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PIC-4
 Yellow Triangle, UnUsed.......(sold)
PI made Orange Triangle, UnUsed....inquire
Red Triangle, UnUsed....(sold)
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PIC-5
 Red TOMCATTERS, UnUsed......inquire
printed TOMCATTERS, UnUsed.....(sold)
Inquire by Picture Number and the short verbage
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| VC-33 Flew Avengers & Skyraiders on antisubmarine warfare missions, circa 1949 - 1952
  Composite Squadron Thirty-Three patch embroidered on felt, Used.......inquire
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partial History
Commissioned VC-33 in 1943 flying F4F Wildcats & TBF Avengers in the Pacific; Decommissioned late-1945
A new VC-33 was Established May 31, 1949 with an antisubmarine warfare mission flying TBM Avengers and later Skyraiders.
Squadron changed mission to "Night Attack" and insignia from the "steel gauntlet crushing a submarine" as shown above to an insignia depicting a: shield, chess knight, & hawk and adopted the nickname Knight Hawks. Squadron DETs were active in Korean War during deployments on the USS: Leyte, Bon Homme Richard, & Lake Champlain.
Redesignated VA(AW)-33 July 2, 1956 still flying the AD Skyraider
Redesignated VAW-33 (Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Thirty-Three) June 30, 1959 still flying ADs
Redesignated VAQ-33 (Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Thirty-Three) February 1, 1968
Nickname changed to "Firebirds" with the insignia depicting a red bird astride a lightning bolt in September 1970; Disestablished October 1, 1993
VAQ-33 has one of the better Veteran's sites I have seen, check it out: http://www.reenactor dot net/vaq-33/vaq-33_history.html
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Korean War Era VF-33
"Tarsiers"
Early design with Bug-eyed Tarsier with short teeth, circa 1949; later designs had the slanted-eyes with long-teeth
The Tarsier is a small, ferocious, noctural animal from the PI and Indonesia
Large Insignia: disc = 4 7/8" and at widest point = 6"
 VF-33 "FIGHTING 33" Tarsiers, 6" to tip-of-wing, fine-mesh gauze backing material, VF-33 was re-established on 11 October 1948, UnUsed.........(sold)
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VF-33, 5" Japan made
  5" at widest point (disc = 4 1/4"), UnUsed......inquire
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VF-33, Last F-4 Deployment Group
"Tarsiers" name changed to "Starfighters" in the very early-1980s
(Probably 1981 while on this cruise as 2 patches bear both the Tarsier symbol and the Starfighters name)
 VF-33 "Tarsiers" 1980-81" last F-4 deployment (received F-14s in late-1981), UnUsed.....(sold)
USS Independence (CV-62), 6.5", coffee stains on the bottom section, UnUsed......inquire
 VF-33 "STARFIGHTERS" 1980-81 Indian Ocean & MED Cruise on CV-61, UnUsed....(sold)
CVW SIX (CVW-6), UnUsed...inquire
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Tarsiers to Starfighters
Name change-over occurred circa 1986 while flying F-14 Tomcats
  older plastic back with pigtail, UnUsed......inquire
cut-edge, UnUsed......inquire
plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire
F-14 Starfighters, 3 7/8", UnUsed......inquire
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VF-41 "The Black Aces"
 VF-41, 4.75", UnUsed......(sold)
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From an "INDY" Cruise in the 1960s to WESTPAC
Lots of wear, soiling, puckering, & etc., RFU Jacket, circa 1960s, after all the washing/etc. it is still 4 3/8"(vertical), Used......(sold)
partial History for the 1960s
In February 1962 VF-41 transitioned to the McDonnell F-4B Phantom II and made a special deployment to Key West, Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In May 1965, the Black Aces deployed to the western Pacific for seven months of combat operations in Vietnam. They flew a wide range of missions: fighter cover, reconnaissance escort, flak suppression and day/night interdiction.
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 VF-41 Black Aces, F-14 era, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-41 Black Aces, F-14 era, RFU, Used.......inquire
VF-41 Black Aces, F-14 era, UnUsed.......inquire
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 Older Cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.......inquire
Older Green Gauze backing, UnUsed........inquire
Larger, Older, Black Aces, UnUsed.......inquire
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 ACES-2 LIBYA-0, commemorating the downing of 2 x Sukhois on August 18 1981, UnUsed....(sold)
Fighting 41 "Name your Weapon", UnUsed.....inquire
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 ACE's BABY!, F-4 era from the airplane silouettes, UnUsed.......inquire
Black ACES, F-14 TOMCAT era (post-1975), UnUsed........inquire
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Unusual Printed patch
  Fighting 41, Philippine made, Unused......inquire
Black Aces rectangular patch, Made in Japan, UnUsed.......(sold)
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Black Aces, F-14 Tomcat Triangle patch
 4 1/2" paper backing, UnUsed......(sold)
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partial History
Flew F-4Ns; started receiving F-14A Tomcats in April 1977
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VF-43
"Challengers"
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Mailed fist holding a MIG-21
may be from the 1970s with the old MIG and Polyester Twill red base cloth
  4 3/4" patch with fuselage number 30, RFU, been washed=puckered, border is a little ragged, Used......inquire
I was told this is a MIG-21 due to the nose protrusion and the "bubble" on the top of the tail.
However, I was told VF-43 never owned a MIG for it's aggressor role??
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 FITRON 43, 5 7/8" with cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.........(sold)
VF-43 Challengers, F-5E or F Tiger II triangle patch, circa 1980-94(?), UnUsed..(sold)
VF-43, mailed fist clutching a MIG-29(?), UnUsed.....(sold)
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Adversary Squadron at Oceana; flew many types of aircraft
Unit was DeCommissioned in July 1994(?)
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VF-45 "Blackbirds"
 4 and 20, older design post-1985, UnUsed.......inquire
Red Star seen in 1989(Tailhook Mag), last design, with plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire
Fleet Combat Training Unit at NAS Key West, flew many types of aircraft
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VF-51 (Fighting 51)
"Screaming Eagles"
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Japan made
  Callsign "Eagles", Large patch, UnUsed.....inquire
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 Fighting Fifty One, 5.25", early Tomcat era circa 1978-79, UnUsed......(sold)
VF-51, 1980s - 1995, Unused......inquire
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DeCommissioning Patch
 "Scream, Baby!", older plastic back, 1978 - 1985(?), UnUsed......inquire
"FLY FIGHT WIN" 1927 - 1995 The Last Scream, dated 1995, Unused.......inquire
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1980s - made in the Philippine Islands
 VF-51 Scream, Baby!, PI made, UnUsed.........inquire
USS Carl Vinson Cruise of 1986-1987 in NORTHPAC WESTPAC Indian Ocean, PI made, UnUsed.......(sold)
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partial History
Screaming Eagles first established as VF-1 February 1, 1943; ReDesignated VF-5 July 15, 1943; Redesignated VF- 5A November 15, 1946; Redesignated VF-51 August 16, 1948; Flew F-14As from NAS Miramar, California; did flying scenes for the "Top Gun" flick in 1991; DisEstablished in March 1995
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VC-61 Detachment Baker( = Bravo )
"EYES OF THE FLEET"
Flying F9F-5Ps onboard USS Valley Forge (CVA-45) in 1952; may have been active from 1949 to 1956.
 Tom and his rodent Buddy, large Japan made patch, does not lay flat (looks like it was folded during storage), UnUsed.......inquire
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VC-62 Fleet Photo RECON Squadron
 This 5" design was used from 1949 - 1953 (patch discontinued in 1953 as a New Insignia was approved), looks like it was sewn-on something, probably the cleanest one from that era I have seen, remarkable condition, Used..(sold)
(redesignated VFP-62 in July 1956; disestablished January 1968)
(The "Shutter-Bug" is standing on 2 x Carriers to denote a Composite Aerial Squadron delivering Photographic Servies
to several Carriers of the Fleet. He is holding 3 cameras indicating "trimetrogon" camera installation in the aircraft)
(You can look-up trimetrogon for yourself, use www.copernic dot com)
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VFP-63
"Eyes of the Fleet"
"GATOR" is a nickname for the RF-8 Crusader
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VFP-63 ALFAGATORS
made in Japan
  Japan made "ALFA GATORS" patch, UnUsed......inquire
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VFP-63, SUPER DET-3
( anyone know what "SUPER" Detachment means, extra aircraft or ? )
  5" (vertical) patch, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
partial History of SUPER DET-3
Super DET-3 onboard USS MIDWAY (CV-41) September 1973 on a Cruise to Japan
DET-3 circa 1970 - 1972, one SEA cruise aboard USS MIDWAY in 1971 flying RF-8Gs
Super DET-3 circa 1976 - 1979, a 1977 cruise on the USS Coral Sea
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partial History for VFP-63 "Eyes of the Fleet"
Light Photographic Squadron-63 established at NAS Miramar, California July 1, 1961
Disestablished June 30, 1982 as the last fleet F-8 squadron
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VC-71
Patch designed with a flying Billy Goat snorting Fire and ready to fight with Bombs or Machine Guns.
Information from a Collector's data on back of patch:
Squadron Active from August 20, 1944 - October 6, 1945 flying TBMs and TBFs from the USS Manila Bay (CVE-61)
The note on the back of the patch says TBM/TBF but records show that VC-71 had the FM fighter and the TBM bomber.
The FM is the F4F only made by General Motors instead of Grumman; same applies to the TBM.
  Embroidered on felt, gauze backing with collector's ID on back, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
VC-71 and onboard the USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) entered WW2 in 1944
VC-71 was a Composite squadron with F6F, F4F, & FM Fighters and SBD, TBM, & TBF Bombers
The Major campaign for the USS Manila Bay was the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Admiral Halsey took off north with his big carrier force chasing an IJN force and hoping for the knockout blow.
He left the beach defense to a handful of small escort carriers (CVE's) and destroyers who sacrificed themselves to save the day when the second prong of the IJN attack came after the transports landing troops and supplies.
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VF-74 "The Bedevilers"
Callsign "DEVIL"
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Fighting-74, made in Japan
  Japan made, UnUsed......inquire
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 VF-74 with scrapbook residue, UnUsed......inquire
PI made "Be-Devilers", circa 1980s, UnUsed......inquire
VF-74, Blue Face, Unused.......(sold)
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"Fighting 74"
 blue-face devil, Unused.....inquired
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 VF-74 with Tomcat, 4 5/8" older plastic backing, Unused.......inquire
VF-74 plastic backing, UnUsed.......inquire
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 VF-74 Triangle, Unused.......inquire
Tomcat 74, UnUsed......(sold)
PI made triangle, circa 1980s, UnUsed......inquire
F-14A & Bs starting in 1983; combat in Desert Storm; based at NAS Oceana
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| Fighting Squadron-84 (VF-84) "VAGABONDS"
The Vagabonds were the THIRD Squadron to carry the "84" designator (see below for more history)
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VF-84 "VAGABONDS"
Fighting Squadron-84 flying the FJ Fury from the USS Champlain (CVA-34) later became VF-84 Jolly Rogers circa 1960
Collector's ID and data on reverse = I believe some of it is incorrect
  UnUsed.......inquire
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Partial History for the "84" Designator number
FIRST: The "WOLF GANG" Established May 1, 1944 flying F4U-1D and F6F-5N/5 onboard the USS Bunker Hill; Disestablished October 8, 1945
(Patch was Green with a Cartoon Wolf facing left)
SECOND: The "SIDEWINDERS" Established February 1, 1953 flying F9F-5 and F7U-3M onboard the USS Lake Champlain
THIRD: The "VAGABONDS" July 1, 1955 to October 1, 1955
see more history at bottom of this section
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VF-84 "Jolly Rogers"
Callsign "VICTORY"
 VF-84, cheesecloth backing, Unused.....(sold)
VF-84, 4" (wide), plastic back, UnUsed.......(sold)
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 Fighting Squadron 84, pre-1995 insignia, black backing, UnUsed.....(sold)
VF-84. pre-1995 insignia, paper backing, UnUsed......(sold)
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"JOLLY ROGERS" with Skull and Crossbones
  Black backing, UnUsed.......inquire
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 Large Tomcat triangle, pre-1995 insignia, Unused......inquire
"TOP GUN" F-14 patch, pre-1995 insignia, UnUsed........inquire
Small Tomcat triangle, Philippine made, pre-1991-2 insignia, UnUsed.......inquire
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Large size insignia
 Jolly Rogers Tomcat, pre-1995, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-84 Tomcat, pre-1995, removed from jacket, Used.......(sold)
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Medium size insignia
 UnUsual Felt patch with white Pelon backing, UnUsed........inquire
Tomcat with plastic backing, Unused.......inquire
Jolly Rogers, UnUsed.......inquire
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VF-84 large Tomcat F-14 triangle
 Large 5 15/16" with paper backing, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
Established as VA-86 on July 1 1955 and then on the same day was Re-Designated VF-84
VF-84 was Established July 1 1955 at NAS Oceana, Virginia and were known as the Vagabonds flying FJ-3 Furies
"Jolly Rogers" originated with Fighting Seventeen in WWII, VF-17 flew F-4U Corsairs
(VF-17 incorporated the Pirate ("Corsairs") Skull-and-Crossbones Insignia into their unit Patch)
VF-17 was Disestablished in April 1944; VF-61 took-up the Jolly Rogers and was Disestablished in 1959
VF-84 Vagabonds received the Jolly Rogers Name in April 1960
VF-84 transitioned to F-4Bs in 1964 and later into F-4J & F-4N Phantoms
Transitioned to F-14A Tomcats in early-1976 & joined CVW-8 embarking on the USS Nitmitz (CVN-68) December 1977
Downsizing of the Navy caught-up with VF-84 on October 1 1995 and it was Disestablished
VF-103 (the "Sluggers") adopted the name and insignia and received the "Bones"
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VF-92 Modern Insignia
Must be re-union patches - no history available
 made in Taiwan, circa 1980s - early-1990s, Unused......inquire
circa 1980s - early 1990s, UnUsed.....inquire
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VF-93
  UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
VF-93 Established March 26, 1952; Redesignated VA-93 March 26, 1956
Insignia approved April 14, 1954 and Discontinued in 1957 after Squadron was redesignated
similar VF-93 insignia have a blue background
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VF-101
"Grim Reapers"
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F-4J era Patch with Pilot's Brass name plate dated 1966 - 1967
removed from a wooden Plaque
  5 1/4" (vertical), it had been removed from a jacket/shirt and glued onto a woooden plaque circa 1967, I removed it from the plaque, has white glue residue permeating the patch but still pliable, has border damage from harness rub or etc., Used.....inquire
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Probably F-4J era
 Fighting Squadron-101, cheesecloth backing, Unused.......inquire
5 1/2", cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.........(sold)
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Older "GRIM REAPERS" with fine-gauze backing
  Larger VF-101 on twill, UnUsed......inquire
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VF-101, Older Fully-embroidered
  4 5/8", probably F-4J era, UnUsed.....(sold)
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F-14 Tomcat Era
 full-embroidered, plastic backing, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....(sold)
plastic backing, UnUsed.....inquire
4 1/4", paper backing, UnUsed.......(sold)
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F-14 Tomcat era
 4 5/8", paper backing, UnUsed.....inquire
NAS MIRAMAR, D model, paper backing, UnUsed.........inquire
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"WAVE REAPERS"
 5 1/8" paper back Triangle, UnUsed.....(sold)
Fighting-101 "CORSAIR BANSHEE SKYRAY DEMON PAHANTOM TOMCAT", "MOE' EM DOWN", UnUsed.....inquire
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VF-101 'GRIM REAPERS' F-14 Triangle
 paperback, with pigtail, UnUsed.....inquire
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 probably late-1980s to early 1990s, UnUsed......inquire
4 1/4" older plastic backing with pigtail, UnUsed......(sold)
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partial History
Fighter Squadron-101 established May 1 1952 at Cecil Field flying CORSAIRs, saw Korean War service;
Re-equipped: with F2H-2 BANSHEEs in late-1952, F4D-1 SKYRAYs in 1956, F-4Js in 1967, F-14s in 1976
continued to fly F-4Js until ?
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VF-102
"Diamondbacks"
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"Diamonbacks"
  1960-70s F-4 Phantom era, 4 5/8", UnUsed.......inquire
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TARPS "SMILE, BABY!"
 1980s SMILE, BABY!, UnUsed..........(sold)
5 7/8" F-14 Triangle, plastic backing, UnUsed.......inquire
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Philippine Islands Made
 1980s Fighting Squadron-102 "VF-102", 3.5" PI made triangle, UnUsed.....inquire
1980s VF-102 "DIAMONDBACKS!", PI made triangle, UnUsed.....inquire
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Partial History
VF-102 DIAMONDBACKS established July 1 1955 Jacksonville, Florida.
Flew McDonnell F2H BANSHEE; 1st cruise was on USS RANDOLPH July 1956.
Transitioned to Douglas F-4D-1 Skyray then to F-4B Phantom IIs in 1960.,
Transitioned to the F-14-A TOMCATs in June 1981 (both the "vanilla" & TARPS models)
( TARPS = Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System ) fighter squadron performing both roles.
Served in Desert Storm
Transitioned to F/A-18s and Redesignated VFA-102 in 2002; now at Atsugi NAS, Japan
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VF-103
"Sluggers" & "Jolly Rodgers"
Most web Sites state the "Sluggers" got F-4 Phantoms near the end of the the Vietnam Era; this "1967 MED Cruise" Spook patch seems to quash that theory. Plus - I received information from a Veteran, circa 1968-69, that worked on transferring the "nose RADAR gear" from their F-4Bs to the F-4Js.
 VF-103 "FIGHTING 103" "SLUGGERS", 5.25", 1960s era, RFU, Used.......inquire
Fighting Squadron-103, "SLUGGERS" "MED CRUISE 67" "FIGHT'N 103", F-4 era, Japan made, Unused.......(sold)
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VF-103 'SLUGGERS' Phantom Phixer
New-in-Sealed-Package
I removed this patch from the pocket of a Blue Deck Jacket dated 1961
  UnUsed......inquire
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Asian Made
 Left - "SLUGGERS, BABY!", Philippine Islands made, UnUsed.......inquire
2nd - "SLUGGERS, BABY!", Philippine Islands made with sticker on back, UnUsed......inquire
Left - "VF-103!" triangle, PI made, UnUsed.......inquire
Left - "SLUGGERS", PI made, Pelon backing, UnUsed.......(sold)
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late-1980s to Desert Storm Era
 4.5" SLUGGERS, BABY!", plastic back, UnUsed.........inquire
"SLUGGERS", UnUsed........inquire
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Printed "VF-103" Sluggers
 VF-103 "SLUGGERS", 4.75" printed patch, UnUsed.....(sold)
"SLUGGERS, BABY!", UnUsed........inquire
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VF-103 Jolly Rodgers
 VF-103 TOMCAT, post-1995, UnUsed....inquire
( minor differences from VF-84: Yellow Stars and Tom has a Pirate's Hat )
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partial History
VF-103 was called Sluggers before it adopted the Jolly Rogers name and symbol in late 1995
First squadron known as the "Jolly Rogers" was VF-17 established January 1 1943 flying Vought F4U Corsairs; VF-17 Disestablished in 1944 (many VF-17 members transferred to VF-84); on April 1 1960 VF-84 was renamed the Jolly Rogers; VF-84 operated until October 1995
VF-103 Sluggers was established in 1952 flying F4U Corsair; transitioned to F9F Cougars; After transitioning to F8U Crusaders the Sluggers teamed-up with VF-102 as part of CVG-10 aboard USS Forrestal; The Sluggers were flying F-4J Phantom IIs by 1967 (see patch above); VF-103 was among the Navy's last fighter squadrons to transition to the Tomcat in January 1983;
In 1989 VF-013 transitioned to the F-14B (then the F-14A+); When Desert Storm started in January 1991 - the Sluggers were in the midst of the fray.
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VF-111 (Fighting 111)
"SUNDOWNERS"
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Large "ILLEGITIMUS NON CARBORUNDUM", Japan made
  ID on reverse, UnUsed......inquire
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 Arictic Time, Baby!, UnUsed.......inquire
Sundowners, 4 1/2", UnUsed....(sold)
Bombcat, UnUsed.....inquire
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 short pigtail, UnUsed........inquire
PI made with PELON backing, UnUsed....inquire
short pigtail, 4", UnUsed......(sold)
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 pigtail, UnUsed.....inquire
older plastic back, UnUsed.....inquire
Orange sky, 4", pigtail, UnUsed.....inquire
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 3 7/8", pigtail, UnUsed.....inquire
PI made, UnUsed.....inquire
short-pigtail, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
VF-111 DeCommissioned in 1995
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VF-114
Greek Motto is "First to Attack"
I spent several hours trying to sort-out the history of the Squadron and the patches they used - I give up!
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VF-114 (Fighting 114)
The image is Bellerophon riding the winged horse Pegasus.
  Large patch made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire
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 VF-114 "FIGHTING 114", F-4 Phantom II era, 5.25" Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
"AARDVARKS" F-14 triangle, PI made, UnUsed.......(sold)
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Made in Japan, F-4 Phantom II Era
 Fighting 114 "TTPWTOL "ET TIHEY", F-4 Phantom II era, Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-114, Large 7" "Vark" from a 1967 Vietnam Cruise aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, F-4 era, UnUsed....(sold)
( see CVA-63 USS Kitty Hawk patch that came with the "Vark" )
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F-14 Tomcat Era
 VF-114 Aardvark, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-114 "ZOTT, BABY!, PI made, Unused.......inquire
VF-114 "ZOTT, BABY!, PI made, right-border puckered at the tailor shop, Unused......inquire
VF-114 Aardvark, UnUsed......inquire
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 Pelon backing, UnUsed..........(sold)
Fighting 114, UnUsed....(sold)
Persian Excursion 91 Vark of Arabia (Desert Storm era), UnUsed.....(sold)
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End of the line - 1993
 VF-114 "Fighting Aardvarks", "Clean Sweep 1987", "Battle E", "CNO S", Admiral Joseph Clifton Fightertown "MUTHA", UnUsed....(sold)
F-14 Triangle "AARDVARKS", UnUsed.....(sold)
Stand-Down patch, "1942 AARDVARKS 1993", UnUsed...(sold)
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VF-114, Aardvarks F-14 Tomcat Triangle
 UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
VF-192 Redesignated VF-114 ("Executioners") in February 1950
In 1963 VF-114 started using the Aardvark Name and Insignia(I don't know if this was approved)
In 1961 VF-114 transitioned to the McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II
Between 1961 - 1976 VF-114 made a total of five combat cruises to Vietnam, gaining five MiG kills
VF-114 started transitioning to the F-14A Tomcat December 15, 1975
VF-114 Disestablished in April 1993
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VF-121
"PACEMAKER"
Have an Extra VF-121, email: Jack@LJMilitaria.com
 Fighting Squadron One-Twenty-One, circa mid-1950s to early 1960s, dark mark on border around 5:00 o'clock, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....(sold)
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partial History
VF-781 ReDesignated VF-121 February 4 1953
Original patch had the panther going from left to right with
no number designation, just Pacemaker on the top.
VF-781 originally flew Corsairs then transitioned to F9F-2/-5
Panthers. After redesignation to VF-121 it flew F9F-6/-6 Cougars and FJ-3
Furys. VF-121 was Disestablished in September 1980
(Panther direction was changed in the mid-1950s when the VF-121 number designation was added(?))
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VF-124  Fighting Squadron One Twenty Four, 1960s F-8 Crusader era, large 5.75" Japan made, RFU, near-new, Used.....inquire
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Circa early-1970s to mid-1970s
 VF-124 "Gunfighters", 4 5/8" with cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.....(sold)
VF-124 "Gunfighters", cheesecloth backing, Used.......inquire
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  circa early to mid-1970s, gauze backing, UnUsed......(sold)
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 Fully-embroidered "Gunfigjhters", similar manufacture to the 1970s patches for the Army and USMC, made by a company in North Carolina(?), UnUsed.......inquire
VF-124 with plastic-back, UnUsed.......inquire
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 VF-124, 4 1/8" with dark-blue background, paper-backing, UnUsed.........inquire
"Gunfighters" with medium-blue background, UnUsed.........inquire
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 VF-124 medium size Triangle, dark-blue background, Taiwan made, UnUsed........(sold)
VF-124 medium size Triangle, medium-blue background, UnUsed.......inquire
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 VF-124 "F-14" Triangle, Large Yellow-Border 6 1/8", UnUsed........inquire
VF-124 "F-14" Triangle, Large Gray-Border 6", UnUsed........inquire
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DeCommisioning Patches - 1994
 "LAST TIME, BABY...!" "SEPTEMBER 30, 1994", DeCommissioning patch, UnUsed.....inquire
"LAST GUNFIGHTER" "SEPTEMBER 30, 1994", dark-blue, DisEstablishment patch, UnUsed.....(sold)
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"LAST GUNFIGHTER"
  UnUsed.......inquire
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Commissioned VF-53 August 16 1948;
ReDesignated VF-124 at NAS Moffet Field April 11 1958;
Moved to NAS Miramar circa 1971 and received their first F-14A October 8 1972
DisEstablished September 30 1994
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VF-142
"GHOSTRIDERS"
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Made in Japan
  blemish below the sword arm along the border, ID'd on reverse, made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire
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 VF-142, F-4J Phantom II era, Large 6.75" Japan made, UnUsed........(sold)
VF-142, F-4J Phantom II era, White Border, UnUsed.......(sold)
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F-14 Tomcat Era
 "Ghostriders, Baby!", large 5.25", possibly Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
VF-142 Battle "E", UnUsed........inquire
( first F-14 Tomcat squadron to win the Battle "E", circa late-1970's )
"Ghostriders, Baby!", older plastic backing, UnUsed.......(sold)
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 Paper backing F-14 Triangle, 5 1/8", UnUsed......inquire
"Ghostriders" diamond, Unused...(one pictured has sold but I have it's mate)........inquire
VF-142, bullion type thread, paper backing, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History of the “GHOSTRIDERS” name
VF-142 “Ghostriders”
Originally Designated VF-193 on August 24, 1948 flying the Grumman F8F Bearcat; first assigned to the USS Yorktown (CVA-10); Re-Equipped with F4U-4 Corsairs in 1950
Deployed twice during the Korean War aboard the USS Princeton (CV-37); Transitioned to the F2H-3 Banshee circa 1953
VF-193 Deployed to WESTPAC aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34) from 1953-1955; did another WESTPAC Cruise on the USS Yorktown in 1957
Circa 1957 VF-193 received the McDonnell F3H-2/3 Demon and flew from the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) for 4 cruises
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In October 1953 the first VF-142 was formed from Reserve Squadron VF-791 “FIGHTING REBELS”; squadron's name changed to "FIGHTING FALCONS"
VF-142 flew F9F-6 Cougars and later the F-8A/C Crusaders
June 1, 1962 VF-142 "Fighting Falcons" Re-designated VF-96 "Fighting Falcons"; VF-96 Disestablished December 1, 1975
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In October 1963 VF-193 Re-designated VF-142 "GHOST RIDERS"; McDonnell F3H Demons Replaced by McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom IIs
Between May 1964 and May 1968, the VF-142 Ghost Riders made seven deployments to the Pacific in support of the Vietnam War
First 4 tours aboard USS Ranger (CV-61); 3 more Deployments aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64)
In 1969 they transitioned from the F-4B to the F-4J and started cruise onboard the USS Constellation August 11, 1969
In September 1972 the Ghostriders deployed for their 7th, and last, combat deployment to Asia
During the RVN Era the Ghostriders downed two Mig-21’s, one Mig-17 and one AN-2 Colt
Transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in 1974; Disestablished April 30, 1995
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VF-143 (Fighting 143)
"Pukin' Dogs"
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Phantom II era
 VF-143, F-4 Phantom era, Large (4.75" x 6.5") Japan made patch, UnUsed........(sold)
Fighting 143, F-4 Phantom era, UnUsed.........inquire
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Large Fighting-143 "Pukin' Dogs" made in Japan
  F-4 era, Unused.......inquire
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Tomcat era
 Large ( 6" x 4 3/8" = top of wing to bottom of arc ), "Sans Reproache", UnUsed.....inquire
White eye, ( 4 9/16" x 4 13/16" = top of wing to bottom of arc ) UnUsed.....inquire
Fighting 143, ( 4 1/8" x 3" = top of wing to bottom of arc ), UnUsed.....inquire
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Tomcat era
 4" Pukin' Dogs, UnUsed.....(sold)
Philippine Made "Sans Reproache, Baby!", Unused......inquire
VF-143 with bottom-arc,white-PELON backing, UnUsed.......(sold)
Larger VF-143 with bottom-arc, UnUsed......inquire
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 4" Pukin' Dogs, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
VF-143 started out as VF-871 (reserve F-4U-4 Corsair squadron) at NAS Alameda in 1949
VF-781 was redesignated VF-123 and received F9F-2 Panthers in 1953
VF-123 was redesignated VF-53 and transitioned to the F3H Demon in 1958
circa 1958, VF-53 adopted the Winged Black Lion on a Blue Shield
(as squadron lore has it....the design is actually a mythological "Griffin")
In 1962 VF-53 was redesignated VF-143 and transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II
VF-143 did 7 x Vietnam cruises along with sister squadron VF-142 Ghostriders
In 1974 VF-143 transitioned from F-4Js to F-14As
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VF-151
"Vigilantes"
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VF-151 ALL WEATHER
  Large (6 3/4"), made in Japan, "LINE" "PAUL" "NEVER DULL A-C POLISH", UnUsed......inquire
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F-3B Demons to F-4B Phantom II Era
 VF-151, large 5 5/8" Japan made - early to mid-1960s, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire
VF-151, Japan made - early to mid-1960s, UnUsed..........inquire
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Mid-1970s to 1986 era
( F-4N, F-4J, & F-4S eras )
 VF-151 (very similar construction to the 1975 era SS Mayaguez patches), does not lay flat(puckered at the maker's shop), UnUsed.......inquire
VF-151, pre-1986, does not lay flat(puckered at the maker's shop), UnUsed.......inquire
 ReDesignated VFA-151 June 1 1986 flying F/A-18A Hornets
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VF-154 (Fighting 154)
"BLACK KNIGHTS"
"The First Tomcat Squadron in WESTPAC"
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Large Japan made VF-154
  "Fighting ONE FIVE FOUR", made in Japan, collector ID'd on reverse, UnUsed.....inquire
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VBF-718 VF-68A VF-837 VF-154
"1 July 1946 and into the Future"
 UnUsed......(sold)
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History of the Black Knights, Backpatch
( embroidery is not fuzzy - bad camera work )
 9 7/8" (horizontal) "any knight baby", F-14 Tomcat, F-8D Crusader, F-4B/J Phantom, UnUsed....(sold)
( stored in Site-done box )
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Naval Air Force "E For Battle Readiness"
"The Final Cruise" on USS Independence CV-62 1991-1998
VF-154 Black "Nikons" Multi-Role RECON FIGHTER
 4 15/16" (vertical) "E" patch, UnUsed......inquire
The Final Cruise, UnUsed.....inquire
Black Nikon, UnUsed.......inquire
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 "ANY KNIGHT BABY", UnUsed......inquire
"Black Knights" PI made, UnUsed.....(sold)
"ANY KNIGHT BABY", PI made, UnUsed....inquire
 "BLACK KNIGHTS", PI made, UnUsed......inquire
"Black Knights", UnUsed......inquire
"VF 154", PI made, UnUsed.....inquire
"STRIKE FIGHTER", circa 1992, UnUsed.....inquire
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VF-154 Black Knights, Persian Gulf & Indian Ocean CRUISE 1992
 Ports of Call: "THAILAND, SINGAPORE, ABUOMASI, JAPAN,AUSTRALIA, DUBAI, and HONG KONG", Made in the Philippines Islands, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
VF-154 flew F-4s until transitioning to F-14As starting in October 1983
In September of 2003 the Squadron left Atsugi ending 13 years in Japan and 20 years in the Tomcat
In October 2003 it was redesignated VFA-154 at their new home in Lemoore, California and began transitioning to the F/A-18F Super Hornet
( Formerly designated VBF-718, VF-68A, & VF-837 and were known as the "Grand Slammers" )
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VF-161
"CHARGERS"
Callsign "Rock River"
( flying F-4s out of Japan )
 Fighting One Six One, 4 5/8" Japan made, UnUsed...(sold)
( pre-1986 Atsugi NAS, Japan insignia )
Fighting 161, Phantom II era, Pelon backing, UnUsed......inquire
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pre-1986 era
 VF-161 "CHARGERS", (orange lightning bolt), F-4 era, UnUsed.......(sold)
VF-161 "FIGHTING 161", Phantom II era, 5 1/8", UnUsed....(sold)
"LAST PHANTOMS" VF-161 "ROCK RIVERS", UnUsed.......inquire
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History
VF-161 Recommissioned in 1960 at NAS Cecil Field, Florida flying the McDonnell F3H Demon
moved to NAS Key West in 1961 to stand alert during the Cuban Missile Crisis
transferred again to NAS Miramar, California and Carrier Air Wing Sixteen in 1961
The Chargers transitioned to the McDonnell F-4B Phantom II and transferred to CVW-15
Squadron did 6-7 SEA tours and downed several MIGs
On 11 September 1973 they left NAS Alameda with the Midway and CVW-5 for their new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan.
In summer of 1977 the squadron exchanged their F-4N's for the F-4J
The squadron transitioned to the F-4S between December 1980 and February 1981
VF-161 flew off the Midway for the last time on 24 March 1986
This marked the end of an era as this was the last time an F-4 Unit was to operate from a carrier
The Chargers reported to NAS Lemoore for transitioning to the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
ReDesignated VFA-161 and Reassigned to COMLATWINGPAC July 1 1986
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VF-171
"ACES"
( flew F-4Js from 1977 to 1984 )
 Fighting One Seven One, 1970s F-4 Phantom II era, UnUsed.......inquire
( F-4 Phantom IIs from 1977 to 1984 )
Fighting-171, pre-1984, 5" Taiwan made, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
In January 1976, VF-101 assumed the additional role of training F-14 aircrews and maintenance personnel
while concurrently maintaining its traditional role as the Atlantic Fleet F-4J Readiness Squadron
In support of this requirement VF-101's ranks increased to over 1,200 personnel
In June, VF101 started it's first class in support of VF-41/84's Transition from F-4N PHANTOM II to the F-14A TOMCAT
VF-101 split into two Readiness Squadrons on August 5 1977:
VF-101 was designated as the East Coast F-14 FRS
VF-171 was designated as the F-4 Fighter Readiness Squadron (FRS)
VF-171 was Disestablished in June 1984
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VF-191 (Fighter Squadron 191),
"Satan's Kittens"
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"Fighting-191", circa early 1950s
The Blue Angels Display Team was incorporated into VF-191 at start of the Korean War
 patch came from the "BURNS" collection, UnUsed......(sold)
( mis-ID'd on the back - I can find no evidence that this unit was ever associated with a "VF-797" squadron )
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Large VF-191 made in Japan
 the yellow colors are darker then depicted in this scan, UnUsed......inquire
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VF-191 Satan's Kittens last Cruise
CVW-15's Cruise onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) circa 1977 flying Phantoms
VF-191 was disestablished March 1, 1978
  U.S. made patch, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
( several patches ( see list below ) from this Aviator's Grouping are listed on the site )
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partial History for the Korean War era
The Blue Angels Display Team formed-up with VF-191 to form a Jet Squadron at the outbreak of the Korean War.
The Blue Angels flew F9F-2Bs(I don't know what aircraft VF-191 was flying-I assume it was F9F-2Bs(?))
VF-191 joined Task Force-77 onboard the USS Princeton (CV-37)
After Korea, CVG-19 flying the F9F-6 (Panthers) Cruised onboard USS Oriskany (CV-34) circa 1953 - 1956
Now we jump to 1977 for more partial History of VF-191
CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:
VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed
VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed
VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed
VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed
VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed
VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed
VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed
HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed
VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B
(*) disestablished March 1, 1978
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VF-192
"Golden Dragons"
and later know as the "World Famous Golden Dragons" (see below verbage for reason)
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VF-192 Korean War era
Fighting-192 made in Japan circa early-1950s
 A Rare, LARGE, "Golden Dragons" patch in New Condition, UnUsed.....(sold)
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Modern Reproduction of the 1950 - 1955 insignia of VF-192
 5.75" Reproduction of the 1950 - 1955 Korean War era design, UnUsed.....inquire
( could be a ReUnion or Party Patch for the current VA/VFA-192 aircrews on Friday Night at the club )
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partial History of VF-192
VF-151 Redesignated VF-192 August 8, 1950; a Dragon and Aircraft Carrier insignia design was Adopted in 1950
In 1953 VF-192 gained world fame by being featured in two films: "The Bridges of Toko Ri" and "Men of the Fighting Lady" onboard USS ORISKANY (CVA 34)
VF-192 Redesignated VA-192 June 21, 1956; a revised Dragon patch was Adopted ( see VA-192 )
VA-192 Redesignated VFA-192 January 10, 1985
Air Group, Carrier, Aircraft, and Cruises:
CVG-19 onboard CV-21 flying F8F-2 (Bearcats) on a 1950 WESTPAC Cruise
CVG-19 onboard CV-37 flying F4U-4 (Corsairs) on a 1950 - 1951 WESTPAC/Korea Cruise
CVG-19 onboard CV-37 flying F4U-4 (Corsairs) on a 1952 WESTPAC/Korea Cruise
CVG-19 onboard CVA-34 flying F9F-5 (Panthers) on a 1953 - 1954 WESTPAC Cruise
03-02-55 to 09-21-55 - CVG-19 onboard CVA-34 flying F9F-5 (Panthers) on a 1955 WESTPAC Cruise
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Fighting 193 (VF-193)
"GHOSTRIDERS"
See VF-142 for post-October 1963 yellow-patch era "GHOSTRIDERS" - - Blue GHOSTRIDERS patches correspond to VF-193's BLUE Aircraft markings
  VF-193, 6 3/4", (mis-identified "VF 142" on back), UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History of the VF-193 “Ghostriders”
Designated VF-193 August 24, 1948 flying the Grumman F8F Bearcat; first assigned to the USS Yorktown (CVA-10)
Re-Equipped with F4U-4 Corsairs in 1950
Deployed twice during the Korean War aboard the USS Princeton (CV-37)
Transitioned to the F2H-3 Banshee circa 1953
Deployed to WESTPAC aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34) from 1953-1955; did another WESTPAC Cruise on the USS Yorktown in 1957
Circa 1957 VF-193 received the McDonnell F3H-2/3 Demon and flew from the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) for 4 cruises
In October 1963 VF-193 Re-designated VF-142 "GHOST RIDERS"
see above for VF-142 "GHOST RIDERS" partial History
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Fighting 194 (VF-194)
"RED LIGHTNING DICTUM FACTUM"
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made in Japan
 lightning bolt measures 7 3/8", Japan made, UnUsed.....inquire
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  6 3/4" across lightning bolt, made in PI, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
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VF-194 post-November 1986 era flying F-14s
 Tomcat "Red Lightning Dictum Factum, Baby!", 4 1/8", UnUsed......(sold)
VF-194, F-14A squadron, Taiwan made, UnUsed........inquire
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flying F-14 Tomcats
  older plastic backing, UnUsed.......inquire
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 Fighting Squadron One Nine Four, 6.75", UnUsed.......(sold)
VF-194 "RED LIGHTNING" "DICTUM FACTUM", UnUsed........inquire
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partial VF-194 History
VF-194 and sister squadron VF-191 were the two shortest lived F-14 squadrons in history (16 months(?))
Dis-established March 1, 1978
ReEstablished December 1, 1986 flying F-14As; DisEstablished 1988 ( Month of disestablishment unknown )
Information from a Veteran of the Squadron:
"I was in VF-194 from the pre-commissioning period until I was transfered in May 1988. I don't know the actual disestablishment date but most everyone was gone by May-June. " (email 100228)
( Month of disestablishment uncertain......if you know the date, let me know and I will add it )
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VF-201
"HUNTERS"
 "TOMCAT", UnUsed.......inquire
Fighter Squadron 201, the changeover from F-4s to F-14s, circa 1987, UnUsed.....inquire
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 planes look like F-4s(?)
Larger VF-201, UnUsed.....(sold)
Merrowed-edge, UnUsed.....inquire
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 "HUNTERS" F-14 triangle, UnUsed.....(sold)
"HUNTERS TOMCATS FOREVER", UnUsed....inquire
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VF-202  VF-202 says Goodbye to the F-4 Phantom II, UnUsed......inquire
 5 x Variations of the "FIGHTING 202", UnUsed.....inquire
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VF-211
"Checkmates"
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Fighting 211, made in Japan
  large Japan made, UnUsed......inquire
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 A+, UnUsed.......inquire
"Fighting Checkmates", 3 3/4", UnUsed.......inquire
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 Operation Southern Watch, WESTPAC 1993, USS Nimitz, CVW-9, UnUsed.......inquire
larger, 4 1/2", UnUsed.......inquire
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 cut-edge, UnUsed.......inquire
larger 4 1/2" merrowed-edge, UnUsed.......inquire
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 UnUsed.......inquire
50th Anniversary 1945 - 1995, larger 4 1/2", UnUsed.......inquire
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Fighting Squadron 213
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Admiral's VF-213 patch
The Veteran was the Commander of the WESTPAC Cruise on the USS Kitty Hawk in 1966-1967.
I did not buy, but saw, his Flight Suit with Name Tag and his CAG patch; flight suit is still available as of June 27, 2010.
  Large Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
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VF-213
 4 1/2", UnUsed.....inquire
blue/yellow "VF-213" "TOMCAT", UnUsed....inquire
Yellow trimmed Black Lion, UnUsed....inquire
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 older plastic back F-14 with pigtail, UnUsed........inquire
5 1/8" silver F-14 triangle, UnUsed.....inquire
early "F-14" patch, was handsewn to a jacket (never washed), Used....(sold)
Yellow/Black F-14 triangle, UnUsed.....inquire
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Unusual higher-quality PI made patch
 Philippine Islands made, UnUsed.....inquire
3 7/8", was handsewn to a jacket (probably washed once?), Used....inquire
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 large PI made VF-213, CVW-11, USS Enterprise 1989 - 1990 World Tour, must have earned an "E" award on the cruise, one of the better PI patches I have seen, UnUsed......(sold)
F-14 "BLACKLIONS" triangle, PI made, UnUsed......inquire
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VF-301
"Devil's Disciples"
 Medium size, maybe one of the early 1970s insignia, F-8 or F-4 era(?), North Asian made(?), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed........(sold)
VF-301 Red Devil, UnUsed......inquire
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 Large Devil insignia, UnUsed.....(sold)
"VF-301" "GIV'EM HELL BABY", F-14 era, PI made, UnUsed......inquire
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 Medium "GIV'EM HELL BABY", UnUsed......(sold)
DeCommissioning patch, October 1970 to October 1994, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
VF-301 Stood-Up in the USNR October 1, 1970 flying the F-8 Crusader, at NAS Miramar;
re-equipped with F-4Bs in 1974, then received F-4Ns in February 1975;
Got the F-4S model in 1980; equipped with F-14As in October 1984
Disestablished September 11, 1994
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Fighting Squadron 302 (VF-302)
Callsign "STALLIONS"
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  UnUsed........inquire
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F-14A TOMCAT Era
 Fighting 302, pre-1994, UnUsed......inquire
VF-302, pre-1994, Unused.....inquire
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Established May 21, 1971 with F-8L Crusaders; Assigned to Reserve Carrier Air Wing 30 (CVWR-30, tail code "ND")
transitioned to F-4B Phantom IIs in November 1973
transitioned to F-4N Phantom IIs in January 1975
transitioned to F-4S Phantom IIs in 1981
transitioned to F-14As in February 1985
Disestablished September 11, 1994
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Fighting Seven Two Five
circa 1964 - 1968
pre-July 1964 design
 VF-725 (widest point 3 7/8", disc is 3"), UnUsed......inquire
VF-725, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
 Redesignated VA-725, July 1964
Redesignated VA-8, July 1968
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VF-1485
"Fighting FUBIJARs"
"FUBIJAR" = "F..K YOU BUDDY I'M JUST A RESERVIST"
 UnUsed.......inquire
VF-1485, UnUsed........inquire
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partial History
I assume VF-1485 was Established in 1984(?)
VF-1485 was an augment unit at NAS Miramar under the control of NARDET, Miramar in the 1980s (maybe early '90s(?)).
VF-1485 consisted of pilots, NFOs and possible some maintenance troops that provided support to VF-124
( NOTE: until 1984 there was a VF-1285 at Miramar that flew with VF-301 and VF-302 in their F-4s;
VF-1285 was disbanded when VF-301 & VF-302 Transitioned to the F-14 Tomcats in 1984 )
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Related Items
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CVLG-58 (later CVLG-1)
The Navy site indicates this design was approved for VT-58 on July 1, 1946 (I have doubts on this ID?)
CVLG-58 served aboard the USS Saipan (CVL-58) with 2 squadrons:
VF-58 (later VF-1L) flying Grumann Hellcats and Bearcats
VT-58 (later VA-1L) flying Grumann Avengers
This could be one of the first Combo/Gaggle patches(??)
listed on GROUP/WING page
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Naval Aviation Observer's Wing for Navigators
authorized from 31 March, 1945 to 18 March, 1947
Worn by Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and WAVE Navigators
 click on picture for details
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Wanted
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Flying: Jackets, Caps (with/without Insignia), Helmets, Caps, Survival Maps/Kits, & etc.
WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam to 1975 Eras: Many items = ask
  If you have an extra jacket or cap contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com
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UI/Mystery items
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235. "TIGERS III", Japan made, maybe for a F11F(F11 after 1961), VA-165, Blue Angels, or ?
 ( for additional details - see UI/Mystery Item page )
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Know the ID of this patch?
A-4 "SKYWINDERS"
Great looking patch - anyone know what unit or system used it?
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If you know some info on the above items, contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com
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Go To:
Fighting Squadrons: VF, VC, & VFP
For Ordering information contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com
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Modern Patches Available for some:
VA, VF, VFA, Rotary, CAW, and CVs - e-mail for your needs
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Viewers disregard this section:
VF-154, "Black Knights", 5.75", very-thin construction, thread and backing are "pinkish", Used...(sold)
VF (N)-77
 Fighting Squadron (Night) 77, 1960s era Japan made, Stained and puckered, UnUsed..(sold)
Fighting 92
"Silver Kings"
 VF-92, Japan made, 1960s F-4 Phantom Era, removed from a "shiny" Indian Orange Flight Suit, Used.......(sold)
(neck label had been removed from the suit so I don't know the nomenclature;
looked similar to a MIL-C-5390 Flight Suit, had Velcro waist adjusters and everything else was zippered)
Vietnam Era VF-92 Grouping (sold)
 Left three Tabs are Cut-edge: GUAM, PHILIPPINES, & WAKE, RFU, Used..
VF-92 Silver Kings 20th Anniversary patch "1952 Korea 1972 Vietnam", RFU, Used
right 3 Tabs are Merrowed-edge: VIET NAM, OKINAWA, HONG KONG, & HAWAII, RFU, Used
 7 3/4" x 9" Japan made, "SCOTCH" "VODKA" "SAN MIQUEL", Removed from Uniform(RFU), Used
( Grouping has SOLD )
F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II Eras
 Fighting Three One Two, large 5.75", UnUsed......(sold)
 1960-70s F-4 Phantom era, 4 5/8", UnUsed........(sold)
1980s F-14 era, UnUsed........(sold)
VF-191
"SATAN's KITTENS"
Callsign "Hellcat"
( circa December 1986 to April 1988 )
 Bottom left - VF-191 "FIGHTER SQUADRON 191", cut-edge, gauze backing, UnUsed...(sold)
Top center - Fighting-191, plastic back with pigtail, UnUsed......(sold)
Large patch - Fighting One Nine One, 6.25", minor stain by his right foot, UnUsed........(sold)- - - -
VF-191 History
VF-191 and sister squadron VF-194 were the two shortest lived F-14 squadrons in history (16 months(?))
The original VF-191 took part in: WWII, Korea, & Vietnam
After Vietnam VF-191 continued operations with the F-8 Crusader until 1976; then Transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II
VF-191 was Disestablished in 1978
ReEstablished December 4 1986; after training with VF-124 and readied to deploy onboard the USS Independence
(as part of CVW-10) VF-191 was DisEstablished, before the cruise could take place, in April 30, 1988
from a Veteran:
"Decommissioned April 30, 1988. I left VF-191 May 7, 1988 and there were about 10 others in the squadron at the time. Cdr Sears was the C.O. of the only period of 191 F-14 era."
( Month of disestablishment uncertain......let me know the history and I will add it )
 "Be-Devilers", older twill with cheesecloth backing, probable F-4N era, UnUsed.......(sold)
VF-74, 4 5/8" with gauze backing, UnUsed.......(sold)
Blue Angels Factory Presentation Mug
Naval Air Training Command
McDonnell Douglas - Northrup - General Electric - Hughes Aircraft
  Frosted Beer Mug 5.5" tall, UnUsed.....(All have Sold)
( several patches (see list below) from this Aviator's Grouping are listed on this site )
partial History for the Cruise of 1977
CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:
VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed
VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed
VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed
VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed
VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed
VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed
VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed
HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed
VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B
(*) disestablished March 1, 1978
CVW-15's Cruise onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) circa 1977 flying RF-8G Crusaders
Grand Slammers to Black Knights
"VBF-718 VF-68A VF-837 VF-154, 1 July 1946 and into the Future"
 UnUsed......(sold)
United States Navy Fighter Weapons School - Novelty Patch
 "500 COMBAT FREE MISSIONS" "INSTRUCTOR", 1970s era Patch from Miramar, NAS's Top Gun School 4.25" U. S. made with cheescloth backing material, not-a-common patch, UnUsed.......(sold)
  Possbile "B" DET or Section of VF-21 (?)
currently listed as UI#259 and on the UI/Mystery page
 Possibile a 1950s "B" Section/DET of VF-21 (Fighter Squadron TWENTY-ONE) as they were known as the "Mach Busters" and "Mach Knockers"...(SOLD)
 4 3/8", made in Vietnam in the 1990s,PELON backing with Vietnamese language newsprint underneath, UnUsed.......(sold)
probably made on Taiwan, 1980-90s, UnUsed......(sold)
  
"Approved" insignia circa late-1960s, United States Navy Fighter Weapons School.....(SOLD)
partial History for F-4J era
CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:
VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed
VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed
VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed
VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed
VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed
VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed
VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed
HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed
VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B
(*) disestablished March 1, 1978
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