The USS Forrestal was the first of the supercarriers, larger than wartime vessels and her design has been the basis for all subsequent carriers (with the angled deck). She entered service in the Fleet in 1956, participating in Mediterranean conflicts on her maiden cruise in 1958. The infamous "Forrest Fire" occurred on the following deployment, killing 134 seaman and wounding 64. After repairs, she served for many more years until finally becoming the most recent training carrier.

This is the "Sara". She entered service with the Atlantic Fleet in 1958 and was immediately involved in the Cuban blockade and missile crisis. She also saw the first operational of the Intruder in '63, was involved in the Libyan crisis, and participated fully in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. She was a faithful servant to her thousands of sailors.

This patch was created in honor of the USS Saratoga (CV-60) winning the Battle 'E' in 1986 for efficiency. The Battle 'E' is a very sought-after award.

I have no idea what this patch is supposed to be. I think it is the last flight of a TOMCAT squadron, but I'm not sure which. If anyone has any information please let me know. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the patch for the USS Ranger, CV-61.

This is the "Centurion" patch created for those aviators who have 100 landings (total) on the USS Ranger.

This is the "Centurion" patch created for those aviators who have 200 landings (total) on the USS Ranger.

This is the "Centurion" patch created for those aviators who have 300 landings (total) on the USS Ranger.

This is the "Centurion" patch created for those aviators who have 400 landings (total) on the USS Ranger.

This is the set of "Centurion" patch created for those aviators who have 100-400 landings (total) on the USS Ranger.

CV-62s 'Boat Patch' as the flyers call it. She was a good ship for her time. Served well.

This is the Centurion patch (100 Traps) for the USS Independence (CV-62). There are 6 different ones; 5 "regular" centurions and 1 "night" centurion patches. You can get the entire set of 6 for $40.

This is the double Centurion patch (200 Traps) for the USS Independence (CV-62). There are 6 different ones; 5 "regular" centurions and 1 "night" centurion patches. You can get the entire set of 6 for $40.

This is the triple Centurion patch (300 Traps) for the USS Independence (CV-62). There are 6 different ones; 5 "regular" centurions and 1 "night" centurion patches. You can get the entire set of 6 for $40.

This is the quadruple Centurion patch (400 Traps) for the USS Independence (CV-62). There are 6 different ones; 5 "regular" centurions and 1 "night" centurion patches. You can get the entire set of 6 for $40.

This is the 5-Centurion patch (500 Traps) for the USS Independence (CV-62). There are 6 different ones; 5 "regular" centurions and 1 "night" centurion patches. You can get the entire set of 6 for $40.

The keel for the lead ship of this class was laid on 27 December 1956, and was named to honor the location of the first flight made by the Wright brothers. "Kitty" was launched on 21 May 1960 and placed in commission on 29 April 1961. She was home-ported now in Yoosuka, Japan after arriving there on 11 August 1998 upon completion of a 12-month, $65 million overhaul in April 1998.

The keel for the lead ship of this class was laid on 27 December 1956, and was named to honor the location of the first flight made by the Wright brothers. "Kitty" was launched on 21 May 1960 and placed in commission on 29 April 1961. She was home-ported now in Yoosuka, Japan after arriving there on 11 August 1998 upon completion of a 12-month, $65 million overhaul in April 1998. This is the famous "Don't Tread on Me" Patch.

The keel for the lead ship of this class was laid on 27 December 1956, and was named to honor the location of the first flight made by the Wright brothers. "Kitty" was launched on 21 May 1960 and placed in commission on 29 April 1961. This is the 100 Night Traps patch (Night Centurion) for that ship and airwing.

Named to honor the US Navy frigate built in 1797, the USS Constellation's keel was laid on 14 September 1957 and the carrier was launched on 8 October 1961. Most recently, "Connie" returned on 1 April 1997 from a WestPac, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea cruise with CVW-2. She is home-ported at NAS North Island, CA.