The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. This patch is their 1991 Desert Storm Cruise patch.

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. This is the nametag worn by the pilots of the VF-14.

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. This patch is the "old style" they used to have before they switched to the TopHat design.

The "Tophatters" of VF-14 from NAS Oceana fly the F-14A Tomcat and is the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history dating back to September 1919. They received their latest aircraft in January 1973, replacing the F-4B Phantoms. They participated in Grenada and Lebanon on the same cruise in 1982, and also operated combat missions during Desert Storm.

VF-14 most recently participated in the Kosovo crisis as one of two Tomcat squadrons on station in the Adriatic Sea aboard the USS Roosevelt. They returned from their normal cruise rotation on September 21 of this year. The squadron history also had them participating in Desert Storm, but have since resumed their normal Mediterranean cruises.

This is the VF-14 "Tophatters" Felix the Cat shoulder patch worn by the aircrew on the right sleeve of their flightsuits. Felix is dressed in the historical tuxedo and tophat as seen from their early squadron patch.

This is the 85th anniversary patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches.

This is the round 80th anniversary patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches.

This is the 80th anniversary aircraft patch for the oldest US Navy squadron with a continuous history that dates to September 1919. This patch is only offered in a limited quantity. It actually speaks for itself, but to get the squadron history, see the above patches.

This is the patch created for VF-14's win of all 3 awards (Battle E, Clifton, and Safety S). This patch does not come with velcro.

This is the patch created for VF-14's win of the 1997 Battle 'E' award.

This is one of the last patches created to commemorate the "End of an Era" for the Tomcats flown by VF-14. They have since transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet. This patch shows their two different tailcodes "AC" and "JA" from their Tomcat dates of 1973 - 2001.

This patch was created for the 2 Tomcat squadrons aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) during Operation Desert Shield. Those two squadrons were the VF-14 Tophatters and the VF-32 Swordsmen, both squadron insignias are indicated on this desert patch.

This is the reproduction patch for VF-15 Satan's Playmates. They flew the F6F-3 Grumman Hellcat fighter during WWII for CAG-15. If anyone as anymore info please let me know.

This is the handmade reproduction patch for the skull version of the "Fighting 20" squadron. I think they were an F-4 Phantom squadron, but don't know for sure. I should...........

The 'Freelancers' of VF-21 were established in March 1944 as VF-81. After several redesignations, they eventually received their final designation in July 1959. They flew the F-4N Phantoms until receiving their Tomcats in November 1983. They were the first Tomcat squadron to reach the Gulf for Operation Desert Shield, but left before the Conflict began.

The 'Freelancers' of VF-21 were established in March 1944 as VF-81. After several redesignations, they eventually received their final designation in July 1959. They flew the F-4N Phantoms until receiving their Tomcats in November 1983. They were the first Tomcat squadron to reach the Gulf for Operation Desert Shield, but left before the Conflict began. This is the aircraft triangle for their Tomcat patch.

The 'Freelancers' of VF-21 were established in March 1944 as VF-81. After several redesignations, they eventually received their final designation in July 1959. They flew the F-4N Phantoms until receiving their Tomcats in November 1983. Shortly thereafter, they won the coveted 1984 "Boola Boola" Award, one of the most cherished awards in the Tomcat community.

The 'Freelancers' of VF-21 were established in March 1944 as VF-81. After several redesignations, they eventually received their final designation in July 1959. They flew the F-4N Phantoms until receiving their Tomcats in November 1983. This is their 50th Anniversary patch denoting 50 years (1944 - 1994) of being "On the Prowl". It states across the top "From Hellcat to Tomcat".

The 'Fighting Renegades' of VF-24 was established in June 1955 as VF-211, then redesignated to it's current in March 1959. They began converting to the F-14A Tomcat in November 1975. The were stationed at NAS Miramar, but have since been decommissioned.

The 'Fighting Renegades' of VF-24 was established in June 1955 as VF-211, then redesignated to it's current in March 1959. They began converting to the F-14A Tomcat in November 1975. The were stationed at NAS Miramar, but have since been decommissioned. This patch was created to show that they were the first Tomcat squadron to drop "bombs". In the background, you can see the "Chocolate Mountains" at El Centro, CA.

These are the "everyday" black nametags for the pilots for VF-31.

These are the "everyday" black nametags for the RIOs for VF-31.

These are the "Friday" nametags for the pilots for VF-31 that have the squadron insignia on it.

These are the "Friday" nametags for the RIOs for VF-31 that have the squadron insignia on it.

This is the color version of the current squadron patch for VF-31. However, it has no words --- does it really need any?! The mascot is perhaps one of the most well known in the world. Great collectors item.

This is the color version of the current squadron patch for VF-31. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.

This is the desert version of the current squadron patch for VF-31. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.

This is the "Last Cat Standing" cruise patch created for the VF-31 Tomcatters. It shows Felix leaning against their mascot and states "LAST CAT STANDING, BABY" along the bottom. This truly is a MUST HAVE for anyone that collects!! This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the "Ho, Ho, Ho Baby!" Christmas cruise patch created for the VF-31 Tomcatters and VF-213 Blacklions, CVW-8 and CVN-71. It shows the VF-31 Felix and the VF-213 Blacklion leaning against the modern felix whose wearing a Santa hat. It says "Last Tomcat Christmas" across the inside top of the patch. This another truly MUST HAVE patch for anyone that collects!! This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is small version of the "Last Cruise" patch created for the VF-213 Blacklions and the VF-31 Tomcatters. It shows Felix leaning against a "well-endowed" lady cat with "double D's" and states "LAST TIME, BABY" along the bottom. This truly is a MUST HAVE for anyone that collects!!

This is large version of the "Last Cruise" patch created for the VF-213 Blacklions and the VF-31 Tomcatters. It shows Felix leaning against a "well-endowed" lady cat with "double D's" and states "LAST TIME, BABY" along the bottom. This truly is a MUST HAVE for anyone that collects!!

This is the 2005 "Last Show, Baby" patch created by VF-31 while deployed on the last F-14 TOMCAT cruise, along with VF-213. One of the last Tomcat cruise patches........

This is the famous VF-31 patch showing Felix carrying a bomb and states "We Get Ours at Night". This is one of the most famous patches in the US Navy.

This is the 2002-2003 OIF/OEF/OSW WestPac Cruise Patch for the VF-31 'Tomcatters'. It shows 'Felix' carrying an LGB through downtown Baghdad with the name "Felix of Arabia" underneath.

This is the latest cruise patch from the VF-31 'Tomcatters' depicting their 2002-2003 WestPac cruise in support of OEF/OIF/OSW. This commemorates "the Longest Cruise in 30 Years!!" It states "Inflicting Democracy One Nation at a Time!".

This is the red Felix shoulder patch for the VF-31 "Tomcatters" out of NAS Oceana, VA. It is worn on the right shoulder sleeve of the flightsuit by the aviators in the squadron.

This is the desert version of the current felix patch for VF-31. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.

This is the VF-31 Felix Santa Tail Fin patch.

This is the black Felix-D 'Tomcatter' shoulder patch for the VF-31 "Tomcatters" out of NAS Oceana, VA. It is worn on the right shoulder sleeve of the flightsuit by the aviators in the squadron.

This is the "Felix Rules" aircraft triangle shoulder patch for the VF-31 "Tomcatters" out of NAS Oceana, VA. It is worn on the right shoulder sleeve of the flightsuit by the aviators in the squadron. This is one of the last VF-31 aircraft triangles made.

This is the aircraft triangle for VF-31. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.