Another AV8RSTUFF Creation: This is one of the F-14 tailfins we created for the VF-102 DIAMONDBACKS. It is the gray version that has their mascot (the snake) wrapped around the world in the 'diamond' box. It does NOT have the text box and the bottom and does not come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF Creation: This is one of the F-14 tailfins we created for the VF-102 DIAMONDBACKS. It is the gray version that has their mascot (the snake) wrapped around the world in the 'diamond' box. It DOES have the text box and the bottom and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the red version of the nametags for the pilots for VF-102. This patch does not have velcro attached so that you can have your name/callsign embroidered on it. We can do so for a very small fee.

This is the red version of the nametags for the Radar Intercept Officers (RIOs) for VF-102. This patch does not have velcro attached so that you can have your name/callsign embroidered on it. We can do so for a very small fee.

This is the desert version of the nametags for the pilots for VF/VFA-102. This patch does not have velcro attached so that you can have your name/callsign embroidered on it. We can do so for a very small fee.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" were located at NAS Oceana, VA and flew the F-14A Tomcat. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm where they were attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy. This is the "medium" (3.75-inch high) version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" were located at NAS Oceana, VA and flew the F-14A Tomcat. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm where they were attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy. This is the "small" (3.25-inch high) version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and fly the F-14A Tomcat. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981. They lead in operations against Libya in 1986 and participated in Operation Desert Storm. This is the desert version of the squadron patch they wore while on cruise and does not come with velcro attached.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" were located at NAS Oceana, VA when they flew the F-4 Phantom II. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981. This is the red version of their planform patch showing the "SPOOK" and does not come with velcro attached.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and fly the F-14A Tomcat. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981. This is their Operation Enduring Freedom patch, and will also be their last Tomcat cruise, as they are transitioning to the F/A-18 Hornet when they return.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and flew the F-14A Tomcat. This is the "hexagonal-shaped" patch of their 1995 Clifton Grand Slam patch created when they won the coveted award.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and flew the F-14A Tomcat. This is the "shield-shaped" patch of their 1995 Clifton Grand Slam patch created when they won the coveted Battle 'E', Safety 'S', and the CLIFTON awards at the same time (ie, GRAND SLAM). This patch does not have velcro attached.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and flew the F-14A Tomcat. This is the patch that they came out with when they upgraded their Tomcats from the A-models to the B+.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and fly the F-14A Tomcat. This is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit by most VF-102 Tomcat drivers and RIOs.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Oceana, VA and fly the F-14A Tomcat. This is the desert version of the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit by most VF-102 Tomcat drivers and RIOs while deployed.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" were located at NAS Oceana, VA and fly the F-14A Tomcat. This is the patch given out for their award of the "Golden Wrench" in 1996 to their maintainers, some of the hardest working guys I have ever seen.

The VF-102 "Diamondbacks" were located at NAS Oceana, VA and flew the F-14A Tomcat. This is the patch they created for their "decommissioning" of the Tomcat and the transition to the F/A-18 Hornet.