VFA-146 Patches

VFA-146 2023 *WRECK IT* Cruise (No Velcro) VFA-146 2023 *WRECK IT* Cruise (No Velcro)
Size: 4" Width
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2023 WESTPAC patches created for the VFA-146 *Blue Diamonds* for their Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. This patch is a play on the movie "WRECK IT, RALPH" shows that shows "RALPH" saying "I'M GANNA WRECK IT" and shows "FELIX" saying "I CAN FIX IT" on the NAS LEMOORE, CA flightline. This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2023 *WESTPAC 2023* Cruise (Rect) VFA-146 2023 *WESTPAC 2023* Cruise (Rect)
Size: 5" Width
In Stock: >5
Price: $14.99

This is another of the 2023 WESTPAC patches created for the VFA-146 *Blue Diamonds* for their Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. This patch shows all the squadrons from the AirWing along the sides with the F/A-18E Super Hornet in the center, on top of the South Korean, Japanese, and Australian Flags. This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2023 *DIAMOND* Cruise (No Velcro) VFA-146 2023 *DIAMOND* Cruise (No Velcro)
Size: 3" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2023 WESTPAC patches created for the VFA-146 *Blue Diamonds* for their Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. This patch says "DIAMONDS NEVER DIE" (top), "BLUE / VFA-146" (bottom), and shows a skeleton-hand holding a blue diamond. This version of the cruise patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2023 *DIAMOND* Cruise (Velcro) VFA-146 2023 *DIAMOND* Cruise (Velcro)
Size: 3" Diameter
In Stock: VERY FEW WITH VELCRO (<10)
Price: $9.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2023 WESTPAC patches created for the VFA-146 *Blue Diamonds* for their Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. This patch says "DIAMONDS NEVER DIE" (top), "BLUE / VFA-146" (bottom), and shows a skeleton-hand holding a blue diamond. This version of the cruise patch does have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2022 *ZEN* Cruise (PVC) VFA-146 2022 *ZEN* Cruise (PVC)
Size: 3" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2022 WESTPAC patches created for the VFA-146 Blue Diamonds for their Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. It has the Hornet "vaping" with the motto "VAPING KILLS / FIND YOUR ZEN" (which is a play on the snuff brand). It is made from 'PVC' and does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2021 'CORONA-Pail/Steel Beach' Cruise VFA-146 2021 'CORONA-Pail/Steel Beach' Cruise
Size: 5" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2021 WESTPAC patches created for the VFA-146 Blue Diamonds for their Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. It shows a young lady hanging on the side of a "bucket of beers", enjoying one. Inside the pail are a couple of Corona beers and some ordnance. The patch says "FIND YOUR STEEL BEACH" (a play on the words from their commercials). This patch is 'sublimated' so that all the tiny details are clear.....an incredibly detailed patch!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2020 'GUAM-PAC' Cruise VFA-146 2020 'GUAM-PAC' Cruise
Size: 5" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2020 WESTPAC cruise patches created for the VFA-146 Blue Diamonds for their "quarantine" in GUAM. It shows the "gaggle" of Airwing Squadron Logos, as well as lists the ships in the Carrier Strike Group. This patch is 'sublimated' so that all the tiny details are clear.....an incredibly detailed patch!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 WESTPAC 2020 'Yacht Club' Cruise VFA-146 WESTPAC 2020 'Yacht Club' Cruise
Size: 5" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2020 WESTPAC cruise patches created for the VFA-146 Blue Diamonds depicting the USS Roosevelt cruising through the Asian AOR. The F/A-18 Super Hornet is also shown above the carrier. This patch is 'sublimated' so that all the tiny details are clear.....an incredibly detailed patch!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 WESTPAC 2020 'CORONA' Cruise VFA-146 WESTPAC 2020 'CORONA' Cruise
Size: 5" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is another of the 2020 WESTPAC cruise patches created for the VFA-146 Blue Diamonds in the shape of a CORONA BEER bottle. It says CORONA VIRUS EXTRA (middle) with the words "NO BOOZE / NO PORTS / NO VIRUS (crossed out). This patch is 'sublimated' so that all the tiny details are clear such as the bubbles in the beer, the bottle itself, and the label details.....an incredible patch!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146/CVN-68 'FIRE CRUISE' Patch (Yellow) VFA-146/CVN-68 'FIRE CRUISE' Patch (Yellow)
Size: 6" Tall
In Stock: >5
Price: $11.99

This is one of the cruise patches for VFA-146 for their 2017 Deployment onboard the USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) as part of CVW-8. It says "FIRE CRUISE" (top)/ "OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE" (bottom) with all the squadron logos along the top of the patch. It has a red "creature" breathing fire and says "HOT AS HELL". An absolutely amazing patch they commissioned and was only able to get a few of these!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2017 OIR 'HARD RHINO' Cruise VFA-146 2017 OIR 'HARD RHINO' Cruise
Size: 4.5" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $12.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the cruise patches for VFA-146 for their 2017 Deployment. It says "OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE" (top)/ "HARD IS AUTHORIZED" (bottom) and is made using that new "hybrid" technology, giving the most detail ever seen on a stitched patch. It shows a "hard-charging" rhino trampling over the middle eastern countries they "visited" busting through an ISIS flag. It has all the squadron logos along the edges as well. Lots of "back-stories" on this patch, but a hilarious cruise patch for them! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2017 OIR 'DIAMOND' Cruise VFA-146 2017 OIR 'DIAMOND' Cruise
Size: 4" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $12.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the cruise patches for VFA-146 for their 2017 Deployment. It says "WESTPAC/OIR 2017" (top)/ "DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH" (bottom) and shows the USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) with a diamond on the flight deck emitting rays with "HOTEL 68" along the side of the boat. It has the squadron logo at the bottom and does not have velcro attached.

 

VFA-146 2017 'CHENNAI, INDIA' Cruise VFA-146 2017 'CHENNAI, INDIA' Cruise
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is an AV8RSTUFF creation of one of the cruise patches for VFA-146 for their 2017 Deployment. It says "OPERATION IMMEDIATE RELIEF" / "SHITTERS FULL!" along the top, with "SPEED AND VIOLENCE, MY FRIENDS" / "CHENNAI, INDIA 2017" along the bottom with an image of a person relieving themselves on a toilet! Lots of "back-stories" on this patch, but a hilarious cruise patch for them! This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

CVN-68/VFA-146 2013 OEF 'Keep Calm' Cruise Patch (Green) CVN-68/VFA-146 2013 OEF 'Keep Calm' Cruise Patch (Green)
Size: 4.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches created for CVN-68 and VFA-146 for their 2013 OEF Deployment. It says "KEEP CALM and CRUISE ON", showing the F/A-18 across the top, listing all the squadrons along the sides. AV8RSTUFF purchased all the "old stock" from the squadron, so these are directly from them. ONE of them has velcro, so if you want it, drop a comment in the "COMMENTS" section and it's yours. First to ask for it, gets it. All else do not have velcro.

 

VFA-146/CVN-68/CVW-11 2013 Combat Cruise Patch (Square) VFA-146/CVN-68/CVW-11 2013 Combat Cruise Patch (Square)
Size: 5.5" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches created for VFA-146 and CVN-68/CVW-11 for their 2013 Deployment. It says "Combat Cruise 2013" across the top, "Moving the Red Line All Over the Red Sea" along the bottom, and lists all the squadrons and countries they operated over.

 

VFA-146/CVN-68/CVW-11 2012 'RIMPAC' Cruise Patch (Round) VFA-146/CVN-68/CVW-11 2012 'RIMPAC' Cruise Patch (Round)
Size: 4.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches created for VFA-146/CVN-68/CVW-11 for their 2012 Deployment. It says "RIMPAC 2012" across the top, listing all the squadrons in the Airwing. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

 

CVN-76/VFA-146 2011 OEF Cruise Patch (Oval) CVN-76/VFA-146 2011 OEF Cruise Patch (Oval)
Size: 5.5" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches we bought from the squadron that was created for CVN-76 and VFA-146 for their 2011 OEF Deployment. It says "OPERATION TOMODACHI * OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM * OPERATION NEW DAWN" across the top of the oval, and says "COMBAT CRUISE 2011" along the bottom. It lists all the squadrons in Airwing 14 and shows the flags of the different countries. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

 

CVN-74/VFA-146 2009 'WESTPAC Cruise Lines' Patch CVN-74/VFA-146 2009 'WESTPAC Cruise Lines' Patch
Size: 5" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

This is one of the cruise patches we bought from the squadron that was created for CVN-74 and VFA-146 for their 2009 WESTPAC Deployment. It says "CVN-74 CRUISE LINES - THANKS FOR SERVING". It shows a bar with beer taps that have all the flags of the countries they visited. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

 

VFA-154/-146/-147/VAW-112 2009 OEBC Cruise VFA-154/-146/-147/VAW-112 2009 OEBC Cruise
Size: 4" Diameter
In Stock: >5
Price: $9.99

(Direct from Squadron Mess): This is one of the 2009 WestPac Cruise patches created for "TEAM SHOGUN" and Airwing NINE (CVW-9). This was created for VFA-146 / VFA-147 / VFA-154 / VAW-112 / and VAQ-138 (and also for the other squadrons)......It says WESTPAC '09 (top) and OPERATION: ENDURING BUDGET CUTS (bottom). it also shows all the flags of the countries they had port calls along the border. Only was able to obtain a few......This patch does not have velcro attached.

 

VA-146 Squadron 'Heritage' Patch (Blue) VA-146 Squadron 'Heritage' Patch (Blue)
Size: 4" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. The squadron received its first A-7 on 4 June 1968 and deployed aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) on 6 January 1969. Shortly after deployment in September 1969, the squadron upgraded to the A-7E. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the squadron 'Heritage' patch for the A-4 and A-7E Corsair II and does not come with velcro attached.

VA-146 A-7E 'DIAMOND' Heritage Patch (Blue) VA-146 A-7E 'DIAMOND' Heritage Patch (Blue)
Size: 4.5" Wide
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. The squadron received its first A-7 on 4 June 1968 and deployed aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) on 6 January 1969. Shortly after deployment in September 1969, the squadron upgraded to the A-7E. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the aircraft 'DIAMOND' patch for the A-7E Corsair II.

VA-146 'Heritage' Bullet Patch (Blue/A-4C) VA-146 'Heritage' Bullet Patch (Blue/A-4C)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. The squadron received its first A-7 on 4 June 1968 and deployed aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) on 6 January 1969. Shortly after deployment in September 1969, the squadron upgraded to the A-7E. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the aircraft 'bullet' patch for the A-4C Skyhawk.

VFA-146 F-35C *NEW* Squadron Patch (LIGHT Blue) VFA-146 F-35C *NEW* Squadron Patch (LIGHT Blue)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. You can find more of their lineage online......this is their 'NEW' F-35C version of their squadron patch (note it is lighter blue than their F/A-18C squadron patch below) and does NOT have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F/A-18E Squadron Patch (MED Blue/V) VFA-146 F/A-18E Squadron Patch (MED Blue/V)
Size: 4.2" Height
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

On 1 February 1956, Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ (CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ (CVA-61) prior to 1960. You can find more of their lineage online......this is their 'F/A-18C' HORNET version of their squadron patch (note it is a bit "darker" blue than their F-35C squadron patch above) and DOES have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F/A-18E 'Diamond' A/C (Blue) VFA-146 F/A-18E 'Diamond' A/C (Blue)
Size: 3.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the updated version of their 'NEW' Diamond aircraft patch they created for receiving their new F/A-18E 'SUPERHORNET' aircraft. This patch does NOT have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F/A-18E New Squadron Patch (Des/Chevron) VFA-146 F/A-18E New Squadron Patch (Des/Chevron)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the updated desert version of their 'NEW' squadron patch they created for receiving their new F/A-18E SUPERHORNET aircraft. This patch does NOT have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F/A-18E 'Diamond' A/C (Des) VFA-146 F/A-18E 'Diamond' A/C (Des)
Size: 3.5"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the updated desert version of their 'NEW' Diamond aircraft patch they created for receiving their new F/A-18E 'SUPERHORNET' aircraft. This patch does NOT have velcro attached.

VA-146 A/C Bullet Patch (Blue/A-7E) VA-146 A/C Bullet Patch (Blue/A-7E)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

On 1 February 1956 Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) became the Navy's newest jet attack squadron at NAS Miramar. Since there were no fleet replacement squadrons at this time, VA-146 started with only a handful of aircraft and began an "in-house" training regime in various models of the F9F Cougar. Their first deployment was aboard USSÊHornetÊ(CV-12) in 1957. In September 1957, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury, deploying twice aboard USSÊRangerÊ(CVA-61) prior to 1960. The squadron received its first A-7 on 4 June 1968 and deployed aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) on 6 January 1969. Shortly after deployment in September 1969, the squadron upgraded to the A-7E. You can find more of their lineage online......this is the aircraft 'bullet' patch for the A-7E Corsair II.

VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Blue/Blue) VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Blue/Blue)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Blue Diamonds' were established in February '56 and flew the FJ-4B Fury and the A-7 Corsair II before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet. This version of their F-18C aircraft bullet patch (dark blue/light blue middle) is just one of the several versions of their aircraft patch worn on their right flight suit sleeves. They operate out of NAS Lemoore, CA in the "single seat" version of the Hornet. This patch does not have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Blue/Blue) VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Blue/Blue)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Blue Diamonds' were established in February '56 and flew the FJ-4B Fury and the A-7 Corsair II before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet. This version of their F-18C aircraft bullet patch (dark blue/light blue middle) is just one of the several versions of their aircraft patch worn on their right flight suit sleeves. They operate out of NAS Lemoore, CA in the "single seat" version of the Hornet. This patch came directly from the squadron when we purchased all their remaining stock as they transition to another aircraft and does not have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Brown/Tan) VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Brown/Tan)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Blue Diamonds' were established in February '56 and flew the FJ-4B Fury and the A-7 Corsair II before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet. This version of their F-18C aircraft bullet patch (dark brown/tan middle) is just one of the several versions of their aircraft patch worn on their right flight suit sleeves. They operate out of NAS Lemoore, CA in the "single seat" version of the Hornet. This patch came directly from the squadron when we purchased all their remaining stock as they transition to another aircraft and does not have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Lite Brown/Tan) VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Lite Brown/Tan)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Blue Diamonds' were established in February '56 and flew the FJ-4B Fury and the A-7 Corsair II before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet. This version of their F-18C aircraft bullet patch (light brown/tan middle) is just one of the several versions of their aircraft patch worn on their right flight suit sleeves. They operate out of NAS Lemoore, CA in the "single seat" version of the Hornet. This patch came directly from the squadron when we purchased all their remaining stock as they transition to another aircraft and does not have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (All Tan) VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (All Tan)
Size: 3"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

The 'Blue Diamonds' were established in February '56 and flew the FJ-4B Fury and the A-7 Corsair II before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet. This version of their F-18C aircraft bullet patch (all tan) is just one of the several versions of their aircraft patch worn on their right flight suit sleeves. They operate out of NAS Lemoore, CA in the "single seat" version of the Hornet. This patch came directly from the squadron when we purchased all their remaining stock as they transition to another aircraft and does not have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Des/Worn/V) VFA-146 F-18C Bullet (Des/Worn/V)
Size: 3"
In Stock: TWO!!!
Price: $14.99

The desert version of this patch was donated directly from one of the pilots in the squadron off his flight suit after being WORN IN COMBAT!! I rather not specify who, but if you purchase it, I will pass along the details of the pilot and flight. I only have one of these..... and it does have velcro attached.

VFA-146 F-18C 'Plane Captain' (Blue) VFA-146 F-18C 'Plane Captain' (Blue)
Size: 4"
In Stock: >5
Price: $7.99

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Strike Fighter Squadron 146 (VFA-146) also known as the "Blue Diamonds" is a US Navy operational fleet strike fighter squadron based at NAS Lemoore, CA. They fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet and are attached to Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW 11), deployed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt as of 2020. Their tailcode is NH and their radio callsign is "Diamond". This is the blue version of their 'PLANE CAPTAIN' patch and does not have velcro attached.

VFA-146 'Cloissennette' VFA-146 'Cloissennette'
Size: 0.75"
In Stock: >5
Price: $5.99

This is the small metal cloissennette (logo) for VFA-146 that they glue onto their nametags when wearing their uniforms. It's the logo of the squadron and is worn by all the members of the squadron when in non-utility uniforms.

 

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