VA-146 Patches

 

VA-146 A/C Bullet Patch (Blue) VA-146 A/C Bullet Patch (Blue)
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.

VA-146 1985 'Power Through People' Cruise VA-146 1985 'Power Through People' Cruise
Size: 4.25"
In Stock: >5
Price: $8.99

This is the VA-146 "Blue Diamonds" cruise patch that says "Power Through People" while onboard CV-63 as part of CVW-9. The dates say 24 July - 21 Dec 1985 and shows the A-7 Corsair over the Atlantic Ocean. This is a reproduction patch and does not come with velcro attached.

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