This is the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-143 "Pukin' Dogs".

These are the color version of the nametags for the pilots for VF-143. 

These are the color versions of the nametags for the RIOs for VF-143. 

This is the desert version of the nametags for the pilots for VF-143 and does not come with velcro attached.

These are the desert versions of the nametags for the RIOs for VF-143 and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976, transitioning to the F/A-18 Hornet in 2005. This is their "Last Time, Baby" aircraft patch depicting the F-14 Tomcat Dates for their tenure, 1975-2005 and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is their cruise patch for the 2000 Atlantic/Med cruise. Apparently, it was quite a good cruise.........

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is the squadron version of the "award" patch given to them for their excellence. This is the 1996 Clifton Battle 'E' patch.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 fly the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is their 50th Anniversary patch created for their time from 1949-1999.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is the actual (six-sided) "award" patch given to them for their excellence. This is the 1996 Clifton Battle 'E' patch.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is smaller, black-bordered version of their "award" patch given to them for their excellence in 2004 with the Clifton Battle 'E' patch commemmorating their last Battle 'E' award as a Tomcat squadron. It also shows their history of Battle 'E's, 1990/1996/1998/2002 and this one.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is larger, white-bordered version of their "award" patch given to them for their excellence in 2004 with the Clifton Battle 'E' patch commemmorating their last Battle 'E' award as a Tomcat squadron. It also shows their history of Battle 'E's, 1990/1996/1998/2002 and this one.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is the large, white-bordered version of their "award" patch given to them for their excellence in 2005 with the Clifton Battle 'E' patch commemmorating their last Battle 'E' award as a Tomcat squadron. It also shows their history of Battle 'E's, 1990/1996/1998/2002 and their Safety 'S's from 1994/1998/2000/2005, and is their "Tomcat Farewell" patch created for their decommissioning. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, but currently are flying the F/A-18 Hornet. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. They transitioned to several carriers, but remained with the same battlegroup/CVW and was paired with VF-142 before their decommissioning. This patch shows the "Red Eyes" of the mascot.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, but currently are flying the F/A-18 Hornet. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. They transitioned to several carriers, but remained with the same battlegroup/CVW and was paired with VF-142 before their decommissioning. This patch shows the "Black Eyes" of the mascot.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. They transitioned to several carriers, but remained with the same battlegroup/CVW and was paired with VF-142 before their decommissioning. This is the desert version of the squadron patch they wear when over in the "Box" (Persian Gulf).

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. They converted from Pacific to Atlantic fleet, homeporting at NAS Oceana, VA. They were attached to CVW-7/CVN-69 during Desert Storm and had VF-142 as their sister squadron aboard ship. They flew the F-14Bs for many years, then transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet and this is the patch worn on the flight jackets by their personnel. This patch does not have velcro attached.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. They converted from Pacific to Atlantic fleet, homeporting now at NAS Oceana, VA. They were attached to CVW-7/CVN-69 during the Storm and had VF-142 as their sister squadron aboard ship. They flew the F-14Bs for many years, then transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet and this is the patch the maintainers/Plane Captains wear with pride.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is the TARPS patch they wear since they carry the TARPS pod on their jet. It shows the RIO pukin' his brains out (in green). Get it? The "Pukin' Dogs"!!!

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 flew the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. This is their "New Guy" patch.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 fly the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. Even though they participated in the workups precluding the Persian Gulf conflict, they were withdrawn before the start of the War.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VF-143 fly the F-14Bs out of NAS Oceana, VA. They did their maiden F-14 voyage onboard the USS America in 1976. Even though they participated in the workups precluding the Persian Gulf conflict, they were withdrawn before the start of the War. This is the desert version of the felix they wear on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

This was the patch F-14 Planform Aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flightsuits of the Pilots and RIOs of VF-143, the 'Pukin Dogs', one of the Tomcat squadrons located at NAS Oceana, VA. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the full frontal veiw of the blue version of the VF-143 'Pukin Dogs' squadron T-shirt. They flew the F-14 Tomcat (VF) and have since transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet (VFA). Put the size you want in the COMMENTS section. There are only a few, so grab them while they last. The back-design of the shirt is seen below.

This is the full frontal veiw of the blue version of the VF-143 'Pukin Dogs' squadron T-shirt. They flew the F-14 Tomcat (VF) and have since transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet (VFA). Put the size you want in the COMMENTS section. There are only a few, so grab them while they last. The back-design of the shirt is seen below.