This is the rectangular 2005 "LAST CRUISE" patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It shows the country of IRAQ in their national colors and states "FINAL TOMCAT CRUISE" across the top. A must have patch!!

This is the hexagonal-shaped 2005 "LAST CRUISE" patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It shows their "Tomcat" dates of 1974 - 2005 and states "GAVE 'EM HELL...ONE LAST TIME".

This is the round 2005 "LAST CRUISE" patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It shows their "Tomcat" dates of 1974 - 2005 and states "LAST TOMCAT CRUISE BABY!".

This is the desert version of the 2005 "OIF CRUISE" patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen and the VAQ-130 "Zappers". It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom from the Arabian Gulf. It shows the country of IRAQ in desert colors with the aircraft shown in the "head-on" configuration. Yet another must have patch!!

This patch was created by VAQ-130 and VF-32 for the 2005 cruise they were on while aboard CVN-75. It's in the shape of the "Absolut" Vodka bottle.......hmmm......

This is the 2003 Med Cruise patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. It shows the country of IRAQ in desert colors. Awesome patch!!

This is the 2003 Med Cruise patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. It shows the country of IRAQ colored in the colors of the American Flag. Awesome patch!!

This is the felix patch created for the 2003 Med Cruise patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen. It was for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. It shows the country of IRAQ colored in the colors of the American Flag. Awesome patch!!

This is the 1988-89 cruise patch for the VF-32 Swordsmen for thier Mediterranean cruise that included their role in the shootdown of the Libyan MiGs.

These are the nametags for the pilots for VF-32.

These are the nametags for the RIOs for VF-32.

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their current squadron patch that shows the Pilot wings on top.

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their current squadron patch that shows the NFO wings on top.

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is the desert version of their current squadron patch.

This is the Felix patch from the VF-32 Swordsmen. As shown, Felix is decked out in armor, leaning on a sword with the twin tails, blue cape, and helmet in right paw. They lay claim to being the last US Navy aircrew over Baghdad, overflying it at 4 March 91. This is the color version of the felix patch.

This is the Felix patch from the VF-32 Swordsmen. As shown, Felix is decked out in armor, leaning on a sword with the twin tails, blue cape, and helmet in right paw. They lay claim to being the last US Navy aircrew over Baghdad, overflying it at 4 March 91. This is the desert version of their felix patch.

This is the Plane Captain felix patch from the VF-32 Swordsmen. As shown, Felix is decked out in armor, leaning on a sword with the twin tails, blue cape, and helmet in right paw. They lay claim to being the last US Navy aircrew over Baghdad, overflying it at 4 March 91. This is the patch worn by the crews that care for the jets.

This is the TARPS patch from the VF-32 Swordsmen. As shown, Felix is decked out in armor, leaning on a sword with the twin tails, blue cape, and helmet in right paw. They lay claim to being the last US Navy aircrew over Baghdad, overflying it at 4 March 91. It says "TARPS PHOTO" at the top.

This is the VF-32 "Swordsmen" aircraft patch worn on the right shoulder of the aircrew flightsuits. This patch has the navy blue backing and lettering common only to the aircrew from the Swordsmen and is the color version of their current "aircraft" patch.

This is the VF-32 "Swordsmen" aircraft patch worn on the right shoulder of the aircrew flightsuits. This patch has the navy blue backing and lettering common only to the aircrew from the Swordsmen and is the desert version of their current "aircraft" patch.

The "Swordsmen" of VF-32 fly the F-14A Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA and trace their history back to Feb 1945. They transitioned from the F-4B Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in 1974, being one of the first to do so. This is the squadron that shot down 2 Libyan MiG-23 "Floggers" after being engaged over international waters. They participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and claim to be the last Navy aircrew over Baghdad.

The "Swordsmen" of VF-32 fly the F-14A Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA and trace their history back to Feb 1945. They transitioned from the F-4B Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in 1974, being one of the first to do so. This is the squadron that shot down 2 Libyan MiG-23 "Floggers" after being engaged over international waters. They participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and claim to be the last Navy aircrew over Baghdad. This is their last Felix patch created to commemorate the end of the Tomcat.

The "Swordsmen" of VF-32 fly the F-14A Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA and trace their history back to Feb 1945. They transitioned from the F-4B Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in 1974, being one of the first to do so. This is the squadron that shot down 2 Libyan MiG-23 "Floggers" after being engaged over international waters. They participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and claim to be the last Navy aircrew over Baghdad. This is desert version of their last Felix patch created to commemorate the end of the Tomcat.

The "Swordsmen" of VF-32 fly the F-14A Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA and trace their history back to Feb 1945. They transitioned from the F-4B Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in 1974, being one of the first to do so. This is the squadron that shot down 2 Libyan MiG-23 "Floggers" after being engaged over international waters. They participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and claim to be the last Navy aircrew over Baghdad. This is their last aircraft patch created to commemorate the end of the Tomcat with the dates 1974-2005.

The "Swordsmen" of VF-32 fly the F-14A Tomcat out of NAS Oceana, VA and trace their history back to Feb 1945. They transitioned from the F-4B Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in 1974, being one of the first to do so. This is the squadron that shot down 2 Libyan MiG-23 "Floggers" after being engaged over international waters. They participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and claim to be the last Navy aircrew over Baghdad. This is the desert version of their last aircraft patch created to commemorate the end of the Tomcat with the dates 1974-2005.

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.