These are the nametags for the pilots for VF-213.

These are the nametags for the RIOs for VF-213.

These nametags are the desert versions worn by the Naval Aviators that are assigned to VF-213 which is based at NAS Oceana, VA.

These nametags are the desert versions worn by the Radar Intercept Officers (RIOs) that are assigned to VF-213 which is based at NAS Oceana, VA.

These are the desert versions of the nametags for the EAWS of VF-213.

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 round version of the 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom Cruise patch for the VF-213 'Black Lions' that flew the Tomcat off the deck of the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71) as a member of Airwing 8.

This is the green oval version of the 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom Cruise patch for the VF-213 'Black Lions' that flew the Tomcat off the deck of the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71) as a member of Airwing 8. It was also created for VAQ-141 and VFA-15.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977. This is their desert version of their squadron patch.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977. This version of the Black Lion felix doesn't have a "D" on it.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977. This is the "plane captain" version of their Felix patch.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977. This is their latest felix patch that says "ROARRR, BABY".

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 were established in June 1955, flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They were originally located at NAS Miramar, but have since moved to the East Coast Master Jet Base of NAS Oceana, VA. They were one of the first TARPS capable Tomcat squadrons, and fly with CVW-11 currently onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 were established in June 1955, flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They were originally located at NAS Miramar, but have since moved to the East Coast Master Jet Base of NAS Oceana, VA. They were one of the first TARPS capable Tomcat squadrons, and fly with CVW-11 currently onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the desert version of their aircraft patch that they wear on deployment.

The "Black Lions" of VF-213 were established in June 1955, flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They were originally located at NAS Miramar, but have since moved to the East Coast Master Jet Base of NAS Oceana, VA. They were one of the first TARPS capable Tomcat squadrons, and fly with CVW-11 currently onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). They won the most recent "MUTHA" award, and this is the patch created to commemorate that victory.

This patch is also from the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) for Operation Enduring Freedom, but was the one created by the VF-213 BLack Lions while on cruise. It shows the Twin Towers as well as the Pentagon.