(Another AV8RSTUFF creation): This is the squadron "medallion" used in the commemorative knife handle seen below.

This is the VF/VFA-14 TOPHATTERS 100th Anniversary "BOOT-KNIFE" now available in VERY limited quantities!!! It has the squadron logo and info on the blade, comes with a metal "cloisonne" built into the handle, and has the black sheath and strap. Get them while they last!

This is the "all-gray" version of the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-14 "Tophatters".

This is the "red-white-blue" BICENTENNIAL version of the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-14 "Tophatters".

This is the red/white version of the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-14 "Tophatters" and does NOT have the text box at the bottom of the patch. It shows the "Top Hat" on an red backing with a white felt rudder. This patch does not come with velcro attached (none of them do).

This is the red/white version of the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-14 "Tophatters" and does have the text box at the bottom of the patch. It shows the "Top Hat" on an red backing with a white felt rudder. This patch does not come with velcro attached (none of them do).

This is the black version of the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-14 "Tophatters" and does NOT have the text box at the bottom of the patch. It shows the "Top Hat" on an red backing with a black felt rudder. This patch does not come with velcro attached (none of them do).

This is the black version of the F-14 Tomcat Tail Fin for VF-14 "Tophatters" and does have the text box at the bottom of the patch. It shows the "Top Hat" on an red backing with a black felt rudder. This patch does not come with velcro attached (none of them do).

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. This patch is their 1991 Desert Storm Cruise patch.

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. This is the nametag worn by the pilots of the VF-14.

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. This patch is the "old style" they used to have before they switched to the TopHat design and does not come with velcro attached.

The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transition to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. They participated in MANY conflicts/operations in their history, to include combat missions during Operation DESERT STORM. This is the WHITE version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transition to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. They participated in MANY conflicts/operations in their history, to include combat missions during Operation DESERT STORM. This is the RED/BLACK version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transition to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. They participated in MANY conflicts/operations in their history, to include combat missions during Operation DESERT STORM. This is the DESERT version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transition to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. They participated in MANY conflicts/operations in their history, to include combat missions during Operation DESERT STORM. This is the Red/White/Blue version of their squadron patch and does not have velcro attached.

VF-14 most recently participated in the Kosovo crisis as one of two Tomcat squadrons on station in the Adriatic Sea aboard the USS Roosevelt. They returned from their normal cruise rotation on September 21 of this year. The squadron history also had them participating in Desert Storm, but have since resumed their normal Mediterranean cruises.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transitioned to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. This is the "standard Flag" patch (red/white stripes) that was created as a 'nod' to their legacy and history. It says "DONT TREAD ON ME" and does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transitioned to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. This is the desert version of the "standard Flag" patch (desert stripes) that was created as a 'nod' to their legacy and history. It says "DONT TREAD ON ME" and does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transitioned to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. This is the R/W/B version of their "1919 TOPHATTER Flag" patch (note the small TOPHATS as the STARS) and does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): The "Tophatters" of VFA-14 from NAS Oceana flew the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They transitioned to their latest aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet in December 2001, replacing the F-14 Tomcat. This is the TEXAS-flag version of their "TOPHATTER Flag" patch and does not have velcro attached.

This is the VF-14 "Tophatters" Felix the Cat shoulder patch worn by the aircrew on the right sleeve of their flightsuits. Felix is dressed in the historical tuxedo and tophat as seen from their early squadron patch.

This is the VF-14 "Tophatters" Tomcat triangle patch worn by the aircrew on the left sleeve of their flightsuits. It shows the "Tophat" on the planform of the F-14 and it does not come with velcro attached.

This is the white version with GOLD MYLAR threads of the round *70th Anniversary* patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches (or Wikipedia). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the white version with GOLD MYLAR threads of the round *75th Anniversary* patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches (or Wikipedia). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the triangular version of the 75th anniversary patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the white version with GOLD MYLAR threads of the round *80th Anniversary* patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches (or Wikipedia). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the *80th anniversary* aircraft patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the *85th anniversary* patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the patch created for VF-14's win of all 3 awards (Battle E, Clifton, and Safety S). This patch does not come with velcro.

This is the medium-sized version of the patch created for VF-14's win of the 1997 Battle 'E' award.

This is the large version of the patch created for VF-14's win of the 1997 Battle 'E' award.

This is the 'desert' version of the cruise patch that was created for two of the F-14 Tomcat squadrons aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) during Operation DESERT SHIELD, the VF-14 Tophatters and the VF-32 Swordsmen. Both squadron insignias are indicated on this desert patch and does not come with velcro attached.