VFA-143 "PUKIN DOGS" Patches

VFA-143 TAILFIN (DARK Blue) VFA-143 TAILFIN (DARK Blue)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is the gray/dark blue version of the F/A-18 tailfin created for the VFA-143 PUKIN' DOGS. This patch does not come with velcro attached. This is the official colors of the squadron. 

 

VFA-143 TAILFIN (FADED Blue) VFA-143 TAILFIN (FADED Blue)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is the gray/light blue version of the F/A-18 tailfin created for the VFA-143 PUKIN' DOGS. This patch does not come with velcro attached. I believe this was made in jest to commemorate the faded paint on their CAG bird after months of sea-spray and ultraviolet sunrays..... 

 


VFA-143 2019 'Lincoln-Head' Cruise Patch VFA-143 2019 'Lincoln-Head' Cruise Patch
Size: 5" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2019 'AROUND-THE-WORLD' Cruise patches created for the VFA-143 'PUKIN DOGS' to commemmorate their deployment. It is in the shape of Abrahma Lincoln's bust (for CVN-72) and shows all the Airwing's Squadron Logos in the '7' (for CVW-7). This patch does not have velcro attached and is in VERY limited quantities!

VFA-143 2019 'FREEDOM' Cruise Patch VFA-143 2019 'FREEDOM' Cruise Patch
Size: 6" Width
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

(From Squadron Supplier): This is one of the 2019 'FREEDOM MUSTANG' Cruise patches created for the VFA-143 'PUKIN DOGS' to commemmorate their deployment. It depicts Abraham Lincoln wearing sunglasses with all the squadron/airwing logos on either side with the map of the world as the background. This patch does not have velcro attached and is in VERY limited quantities!

VFA-143 2019/2022 'DOGMAS' Christmas Patch VFA-143 2019/2022 'DOGMAS' Christmas Patch
Size: 4" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the 2019 AND 2022 'DOGMAS' (Christmas) Cruise patch created for the VFA-143 'PUKIN DOGS' to help them celebrate this holiday while away from their loved ones during their deployment. This shows their mascot wearing Christmas lights and a Santa Hat and says "MERRY DOGMAS" in a gold field along the bottom. This patch does not have velcro attached and is in VERY limited quantities!

VFA-143 2019 'Did-The-Ditch' Patch VFA-143 2019 'Did-The-Ditch' Patch
Size: 3" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the 2019 'WE DID T HE DITCH' patch created for the VFA-143 'PUKIN DOGS' to commemmorate their deployment and passage through the SUEZ CANAL on their "AROUND THE WORLD" cruise onboard the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). This patch does not have velcro attached and is in VERY limited quantities!

CVN-75/VFA-143/CVW-7 2016 'EXTENZE' Cruise Patch CVN-75/VFA-143/CVW-7 2016 'EXTENZE' Cruise Patch
Size: 6" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the 2016 OIR cruise patches for CVN-75/VFA-143/CVW-7 showing a black scorpion over Iraq. It has the "gaggle" of squadron emblems around the edges and says "BIGGER BOMBS, MORE TONNAGE, LONGER LASTING" along the top with "EXTENZE" at the very top, and is "blue", the same color as "that little blue pill". Working with VFA-143, we bought ALL their older cruise patches to help their "Mess". Very detailed patch, pretty neat idea of "breaking the glass". This patch does not have velcro attached.

CVN-69/VFA-143/CVW-7 2011-2013 'IKE-ATRAZ' Cruise Patch CVN-69/VFA-143/CVW-7 2011-2013 'IKE-ATRAZ' Cruise Patch
Size: 5.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches created by USS Eisenhower (CVN-69), VFA-143 and Airwing 7 that shows all the insignias of the Airwing's squadrons and says "IKE-ATRAZ" across the top and "YOU'RE NEVER GETTING OFF THIS ROCK" across the bottom with all the squadrons insignia shown. Working with VFA-143, we bought ALL their older cruise patches to help their "Mess". Yet another very detailed patch, and does not come with velcro attached.

CVN-69/VFA-143 2013 'Pride of VA BEACH' Cruise Patch CVN-69/VFA-143 2013 'Pride of VA BEACH' Cruise Patch
Size: 5.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

FONT FACE=ARIAL SIZE=2>This is one of the cruise patches created by USS Eisenhower (CVN-69), VFA-143 and Airwing 7 that says "PRIDE OF VA. BEACH" across the top and "VENGEANCE" along the bottom. There is a black/red/green shield with the VFA-143 mascot and a gold scroll with (what looks like) arabic writing. I don't have all the details of this patch. Working with VFA-143, we bought ALL their older cruise patches to help their "Mess". Yet another very detailed patch, and does not come with velcro attached.

CVN-69/VFA-143/CVW-7 2012 'COMBAT DEPLOYMENT' Cruise Patch CVN-69/VFA-143/CVW-7 2012 'COMBAT DEPLOYMENT' Cruise Patch (Square)
Size: 5.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

This is one of the cruise patches created by USS Eisenhower (CVN-69), VFA-143 and Airwing 7 that shows all the insignias of the Airwing's squadrons and says "IKE COMBAT DEPLOYMENT 2012" across the top and "INSERT TWO MONTHS TO CONTINUE" across the bottom. Working with VFA-143, we bought ALL their older cruise patches to help their "Mess". Yet another very detailed patch, and does not come with velcro attached.

CVN-69/VFA-143/CVW-7 2009 'Break Glass' Cruise Patch (Red) CVN-69/VFA-143/CVW-7 2009 'Break Glass' Cruise Patch (Red)
Size: 5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches created by the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69)/VFA-143/CVW-7 folks for their 2009 Cruise Patch. In support of OEF/OIF, this patch shows the various squadrons of Airwing 7 and says "COMBAT CRUISE 09" along the left side, "IN CASE OF WAR" across the top, and "BREAK GLASS" on the bottom. Working with VFA-143, we bought ALL their older cruise patches to help their "Mess". Very detailed patch, pretty neat idea of "breaking the glass". This patch does not have velcro attached.

CVN-69/VFA-83 2009 *BUDWEISER* Cruise Patch CVN-69/VFA-83 2009 *BUDWEISER* Cruise Patch
Size: 5" High x 5.5" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

This is one of the cruise patches created by the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69)/VFA-83/CVW-7 units for their 2009 Cruise Patch. In support of OEF/OIF, this patch shows the various squadrons of Airwing 7 and is in the design of the "Budweiser" (thank God not Bud Light logo) design. This patch does not have velcro attached.

*UN-NAMED VFA* Cruise Patch (NBI/No V) *UN-NAMED VFA* Cruise Patch (NBI/No V)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This patch was created by an "unnamed" squadron during their 2022 cruise. It shows a "syringe" and "Shepherd's Staff" with the 'Crossed-Out' symbol. It states "NON-BOOSTERD INDIVIDUAL" (NBI) and we'll leave it at that as they asked for anonymity....it is on this page as it was during a 2022 cruise, not implying that this was a Pukin Dog issue. I have some with and some without velcro, specify which you'd like in the COMMENTS section at checkout and will send based on any remaining.


VFA-143 Pilot Nametag VFA-143 Pilot Nametag
Size: 2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

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

 

VFA-143 RIO Nametag VFA-143 WSO Nametag
Size: 2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.00

These are the color versions of the nametags for the WSOs for VFA-143. 

 

VFA-143 Pilot Nametag (Des) VFA-143 Pilot Nametag (Des)
Size: 2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

These are the desert version of the nametags for the pilots for VFA-143 and does not come with velcro attached.

 

VFA-143 WSO Nametag (Des) VFA-143 WSO Nametag (Des)
Size: 2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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

 


VFA-143 Squadron Patch (Small/Red Eyes) VFA-143 Squadron Patch (Small/Red Eyes)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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.

VFA-143 Squadron Patch (Small/Black Eyes) VFA-143 Squadron Patch (Small/Black Eyes)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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.

VFA-143 Squadron Patch (Small/Desert) VFA-143 Squadron Patch (Small/Desert)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

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. They are currently paired with VF-11 in CVW-7. This is the desert version of the squadron patch they wear when over in the "Box" (Persian Gulf).


VFA-143 Felix VF-143 Felix
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-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, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new black-bordered Hornet "transition from" Tomcat patch.

VFA-143 Oval (White-border) VF-143 Oval (White-border)
Size: 3 1/2" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-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, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new white-bordered Hornet "oval" patch.

VFA-143 Oval (Black-border) VF-143 Oval (Black-border)
Size: 3 1/2" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-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, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new black-bordered Hornet "oval" patch.

VFA-143 Diamond Aircraft (White-border) VF-143 Diamond Aircraft (White-border)
Size: 4 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-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, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new white-bordered Hornet aircraft diamond patch.

VFA-143 Diamond Aircraft (Black-border) VFA-143 Diamond Aircraft (Black-border)
Size: 4 1/2"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-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, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new black-bordered Hornet aircraft diamond patch.

VFA-143 'RETENTION METER' (OCP) VFA-143 'RETENTION METER' (OCP)
Size: 3.5" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-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, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new 'RETENTION METER' patch that says "GOING, GOING, GONE", which must be referencing something with their latest (or upcoming) cruise....this patch does have velcro attached.

 

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