This is the gray version of the F/A-18E TAIL FIN patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly that aircraft out of NAS Oceana, VA. It has '211' at the top, the red-white checkered rudder, and does not come with velcro attached.

This is one of the 2021-2022 Cruise patches for VFA-211 (and the other CVW-1 Squadrons) for their support during the MULTIPLE operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. CVW-1 was deployed in support of operations in the Ukraine. The motto for this patch is "BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF WAR". This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is one of the 2021-2022 Cruise patches for VFA-211 (and the other CVW-1 Squadrons) for their support during the MULTIPLE operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. CVW-1 was deployed in support of operations in the Ukraine. The motto for this patch is "DONT DO IT PUTIN". This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is one of the 2021-2022 Cruise patches for VFA-211 (and the other CVW-1 Squadrons) for their support during the MULTIPLE operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. CVW-1 was deployed in support of operations in the Ukraine. This patch is the infamous "MOLOTOV COCKTAIL" design with the motto being "RUSSIAN DETERENCE". This patch is designed to be the centerpiece on a jacket or helmet bag and does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2018 Cruise patches for VFA-211 for their support during the 2018 deployment in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR). This has the "WHEEL OF SQUADRONS" (sublimated for incredible detail) and says "ROUND AND ROUND WE GO, WHERE WE STOP NOBODY KNOWS" with the Mediterranean port call locations. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is one of the 2018 Cruise patches for VFA-211 for the support in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR) and shows the countries of Iraq and Syria on the left, with the Artic Circle on the right, with DFE - DFE - DFE - DFE bisecting the middle (not sure what DFE means). This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 2015 Operation Inherent Resolve cruise patch created by CVN-71 and CVW-1 along with the other squadrons in Carrier Air Wing (CVW) One. It shows a SKULL with a lightning bolt through his eye socket with the Middle East countries in the background and says "CUSTOS VMFA-251 CAELORUM" along the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

These are the nametags for the pilots for VFA-211.

These are the nametags for the WSOs for VFA-211.

These are the desert nametags for the pilots for VFA-211 worn when over in other parts of the world.

These are the desert nametags for the WSOs for VF-211 worn when over in other parts of the world.

This is the white-bordered version of their current squadron patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959This patch does not have velcro attached.

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. This is the "WHITE" bordered version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA.

This is the new aircraft triangle patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA.

This is the 'MUTHA' version of the aircraft triangle patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 'JOPA' version of the aircraft triangle patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA and has the "big red checkmark" (for Checkmates). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the new black version of the aircraft oval patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA.

This is the new desert version of the aircraft oval patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA.

This is the round version of the aircraft patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA.

This is the gray-checkerboard version of the F/A-18E aircraft patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly that aircraft out of NAS Oceana, VA. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 70th Anniversary patch created for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the "KOOLAID" patch for the VFA-211 "Checkmates" that now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA. It means that they are now "onboard" with the new aircraft, happy to have it (after a little bit of getting used to the new mindset).

This is the RHINO Felix patch created by VFA-211 that says "CHECKMATE, BABY" along the bottom and shows a RHINO leaning on the Pawn (see the VF-211 page for others) with the aircraft coming at you. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This patch was created for VFA-211 that says "IN NIKEL WE TRUST - LETHAL SINCE 1945". I have no idea who this salty Chief is (assumption), but looks like one I wouldn't mess with!! What a great tribute by his sailors! This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the Plane Captain patch depicting a "Line Rat" on the flightline trying to get power to the jet.

(Obtained from their supplier): Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the "Fighting Checkmates", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is equipped with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. Three U.S. Navy squadrons have been designated VF-211. The first was established in 1948 and disestablished in 1949. The second VF-211 was established in 1955 and later redesignated VF-24 in 1959. The third VF-211 was established as VB-74 in 1945, eventually becoming VFA-211. This is their "historical" COFFIN patch created to honor their legacy, and shows the Hornet and SBW 'Helldiver'. This patch does not have velcro.

(Obtained from their supplier): Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the "Fighting Checkmates", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is equipped with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. Three U.S. Navy squadrons have been designated VF-211. The first was established in 1948 and disestablished in 1949. The second VF-211 was established in 1955 and later redesignated VF-24 in 1959. The third VF-211 was established as VB-74 in 1945, eventually becoming VFA-211. This is their 'Arctic Felix' patch stolen from the F-14 Days when operating in extremely cold areas (North Atlantic, etc) It depicts the Rhino (instead of Felix the Cat) leaning on an iceberg! This patch does not have velcro.