This is the squadron patch for the Naval Air Test Center located at Patuxent River, MD. This is for the USMC department of the Strike Aircraft Test division.

This is the squadron patch for the Naval Weapons Test Squadron out of NAS Point Mugu, CA. They fly multiple aircraft there for a variety of tests.

This is the squadron patch for the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center. This is for the Strike Aircraft Test division located at NAS Fallon, NV.

This is the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center's felix patch, created just for them. The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at Naval Air Station Fallon is the center of excellence for naval aviation training and tactics development. NSAWC provides service to aircrews, squadrons and air wings throughout the United States Navy through flight training, academic instructional classes, and direct operational and intelligence support. The command consists of more than 130 officers, 250 enlisted and 500 contract personnel. NSAWC flies and maintains F/A-18 Hornets, F-14 Tomcats and SH-60F Seahawk helicopters

This is the "blue-camo'ed" version of the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center's aircraft triangle patch, created just for them. The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at Naval Air Station Fallon is the center of excellence for naval aviation training and tactics development. NSAWC provides service to aircrews, squadrons and air wings throughout the United States Navy through flight training, academic instructional classes, and direct operational and intelligence support. The command consists of more than 130 officers, 250 enlisted and 500 contract personnel. NSAWC flies and maintains F/A-18 Hornets, F-14 Tomcats and SH-60F Seahawk helicopters.

This is the "desert-camo'ed" version of the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center's aircraft triangle patch, created just for them. The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at Naval Air Station Fallon is the center of excellence for naval aviation training and tactics development. NSAWC provides service to aircrews, squadrons and air wings throughout the United States Navy through flight training, academic instructional classes, and direct operational and intelligence support. The command consists of more than 130 officers, 250 enlisted and 500 contract personnel. NSAWC flies and maintains F/A-18 Hornets, F-14 Tomcats and SH-60F Seahawk helicopters.

This is the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft patch for the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC). This is for the Strike Aircraft Test division located at NAS Fallon, NV.

This is the "Sensor Systems" patch created for the Naval Air Weapons Center (NAWC) at NAS Pax River. It shows "test bird" loaded down with all kinds of gizmos and gadgets.

Naval Air Warfare Center created this patch for those that work on the AWW-9B and the AWW-12A systems. It shows the F/A-18 Hornet with all it's missiles and systems.

This patch was created for the F/A-18 and the role that the Hornet "F" would play as the new FAC-Airborne since the Tomcat is no longer in the picture.

This is the smaller, round, blue version of the patch also created for the F/A-18 and the role that the Hornet "F" would play as the new FAC-Airborne since the Tomcat is no longer in the picture.

This is the patch for the Naval Safety Center located at NAS Norfolk, VA.

This is the graduation patch for the JTCCC (Joint Tactical Command and Control Course) out of Fallon NAS, NV.

This is the squadron patch for the F/A-18 Hornet's Strike Fighter Wing for the Atlantic Fleet. This school is located at NAS Oceana, VA, and is the "East Coast equivalent" of the SWATSLANT school for the "Pacific Fleet".

This is the squadron patch for the F/A-18 Hornet's Strike Fighter Weapons School - Pacific. This school is located at NAS Lemoore, CA, and is the "West Coast equivalent" of the SWATSLANT school for the "Atlantic Fleet".

These nametags are worn by the pilots that are assigned to the Test Pilot school which is located at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

This is the class patch for the US Navy's Test Pilot School Class 122.

This is the pilot version of the class patch for the US Navy's Test Pilot School Class 02.

This is the NFO (Naval Flight Officer) version of the class patch for the US Navy's Test Pilot School Class 02.

This is the class patch for the US Navy's Test Pilot School Class 05B.

This is the class patch for the US Navy's Test Pilot School Class 128 and depicts a "mule" on it (PC term) with the letters ASNC.

The 'Evaluators' of VX-4 was established in September '52, and is the Navy's operational test and evaluation squadron located at NAS Point Mugu, CA. They fly a variety of aircraft, but mainly the F-14 and F/A-18. They have quite a history, so for other info, drop me a line and I'll see what else I can find out. VX-4 used to fly F-14's, F-4's and F-18's out of Pt. Mugu until mid 90's when VX-5 formed at China Lake. Bothy disbanded and reformed as VX-9 at China Lake but a Pt.Mugu det still exists of VX-9 and they have the same Bunny patch.

The 'Vampires' of VX-9 were established as VX-5 in June 1957 and are located at NAWC China Lake, CA. They fly a multitude of aircraft out there. Probably some great flying!

The 'Vampires' of VX-9 were established as VX-5 in June 1957 and are located at NAWC China Lake, CA. They fly a multitude of aircraft out there. The playboy bunny patch with VX-4 or even VX-9 patch will become quite the commodity soon. As of 01OCT04 VX-9 DET in Point Mugu CA was disestablished. This was their aircraft triangle patch.

This is the black version of the pilot's nametag for the VX-30 Test squadron that fly a multitude of aircraft for testing purposes.

This is the new version for VX-30 that is the Air Test & Development Squadron (AIRTEVRON).

This is the old aircraft Tomcat triangle for the VX-30 "WOLVES"that were the Air Test & Development Squadron (AIRTEVRON).

The USN FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the old version of their F-5 "Tigershark" TOP GUN (STAR) patch.

The USN FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the old version of their F-14 "Tomcat" TOP GUN (STAR) patch.

The FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the standard patch that's recently been created to indicate that "School's OUT"!!!!

The FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the old version of their color patch.

The FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the color version of the patch worn by graduates.

The FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the desert version of the patch worn by graduates.

The FWS, Fighter Weapons School, commonly referred to as "Top Gun", was based at NAS Miramar, CA, but has since been moved to NAS Fallon, NV. This is the new version of their patch.

The WTI, Weapons and Tactics Instructor School, is based at MCAS Yuma, Arizona. This is the graduate patch. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The WTI, Weapons and Tactics Instructor School, is based at MCAS Yuma, Arizona. This is the graduate patch desert version. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The WTI, Weapons and Tactics Instructor School, is based at MCAS Yuma, Arizona. This is the graduate desert patch with a twist. This is not an official patch. I designed it myself. I took the existing desert patch and inverted the colors in the eagle's cranium. I think it looks pretty good. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the historical patch for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet located at NAS Oceana, VA.

This is the "Red Lettered" triangle patch for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat located at NAS Oceana, VA (note the red lettering for the SFWSL). When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the new triangle patch for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat located at NAS Oceana, VA. When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the new desert version of the triangle patch for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat located at NAS Oceana, VA. When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the new round squadron patch for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat located at NAS Oceana, VA. When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the new "lightning bolt" squadron patch for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat located at NAS Oceana, VA. When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the new pilot nametag for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat Pilots that teach at the Weapons School located at NAS Oceana, VA. When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the new RIO nametag for the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic for the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat RIOs that teach at the Weapons School located at NAS Oceana, VA. When the schools combined, the officers got together to brainstorm a new design and command motto. Across the top of the triangle patch it says "Advocati Diaboli", loosely translates to "Devil's Advocates". Being that we fly aggressor missions for the fleet we are in a sense the Devil's advocates. We "argue" the opposite side of a point to prove it's validity. With that motto accepted the FA-18 officers wanted to preserve the F-14 heritage in the new school since the Strike Fighter name was staying and the F-14 is slowly being decommissioned. The obvious choice was the decommissioned F-14 squadron, VF-74 Bedevilers. With a redesigned Devil and replacing the old bomb site with the missle site from the "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School design the new patch was formed.

This is the WTU (Weapons Tactics Unit) patch created for those Weapons Tactics Instructors that teach at the schoolhouse.

This is the FRS (Fleet Replacement Squadron) patch created for those Weapons Tactics Instructors that teach at the schoolhouse.

This is the LSO patch worn only by Atlantic Fleet (AirLant) LSO's. The blue shield is still in use and is the most popular and wide-spread patch worn by ALL the LSO's.

This is the (old) historical patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs came through this school before being certified for duty on the boat.

This is the previous style of the patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs come through this school before being certified for duty on the boat. This version is fully embroidered.

This is the previous style of the patch for the Landing Signal Officer school located at NAS Oceana, VA. All LSOs come through this school before being certified for duty on the boat. This version is partially embroidered, showing some of the background. I think this is the older of the 2 versions.

This is the 1960s era Landing Signal Officer (LSO) patch.

This is the round patch for the Search and Rescue School that teaches the process and techniques to those aircrew who utilize them or will possibly be in the situation to do so. It is truly a great school.

This is the shield-shaped patch for the Search and Rescue School that teaches the process and techniques to those aircrew who utilize them or will possibly be in the situation to do so. What they teach is extremely vital to the recovery successes usually enjoyed.