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 "Fleet Rhino" patch created for the F/A-18 Hornets. It shows the US Flag in the background. When carrier based aircraft are inbound for landing they transmit their type and fuel to ensure that the trap wires are set at the right tension. An F-14 pilot might have said something like "One-Zero-Three, Tomcat, xx" meaning aircraft number 103 on the nose, a F-14Tomcat, and xx pounds of gas. F/A-18s are "Hornets". But the E/F/G are much heavier,and "SuperHornet" could easily be misheard as just "Hornet". A/B/C/D's identify as 'Hornet" and the "SuperHornets" identify as "Rhino". They do look like Rhinos don't they, gray, ugly, dangerous, big-nose?

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.

The VFA-2 Bounty Hunters recently transitioned from the F-14 Tomcat at NAS Oceana to the F/A-18 Hornet at NAS Lemoore. This is their F/A-18F aircraft patch.

The VFA-2 Bounty Hunters recently transitioned from the F-14 Tomcat at Nas Oceana to the F/A-18 Hornet at NAS Lemoore. This is their new aircraft triangle patch created for the new squadron.

Callsign "RIPPER", the VFA-11 Red Rippers transitioned from the F-4Js to the F-14A Tomcat in 1980 to the F/A-18F in 2005. They were originally designated as VF-43 in September 1950, then redesignated in February 1959. They adopted the squadron insignia of the original VF-11 which was decommissioned the day prior, but even though they carry on the tradition of the insignia, they do not carry the original VF-11 lineage which dates back to February 1927.

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. They now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. and this is the new aircraft triangle they wear on their flightsuit sleeve.

Established in August 1968 as an A-7 Corsair squadron, the Valions of VFA-15 transitioned to the F/A-18A Hornet in October 1986. They participated in Operation Desert Storm, then received their first F/A-18C Lot 14 night attack aircraft which they have currently transitioned to. This gives them the rule of the night. They are currently part of CVW-8 and this is the blue version of their current aircraft bullet (round) patch.

Established in August 1968 as an A-7 Corsair squadron, the Valions of VFA-15 transitioned to the F/A-18A Hornet in October 1986. They participated in Operation Desert Storm, then received their first F/A-18C Lot 14 night attack aircraft which they have currently transitioned to. This gives them the rule of the night. They are currently part of CVW-8 and this is the desert version of their current aircraft bullet (round) patch.

Established in August 1968 as an A-7 Corsair squadron, the Valions of VFA-15 transitioned to the F/A-18A Hornet in October 1986. They participated in Operation Desert Storm, then received their first F/A-18C Lot 14 night attack aircraft which they have currently transitioned to. This gives them the rule of the night. They are currently part of CVW-8 and this is the award patch created for them when they won the US Navy's 2001 Battle 'E'.

This is the maroon version of the aircraft diamond patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948, but they currently are attached to CVW-8 flying off the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

This is the desert version of the round aircraft patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948, but they currently are attached to CVW-8 flying off the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

This is the desert version of the triangular aircraft patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948, but they currently are attached to CVW-8 flying off the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

The 'Fist of the Fleet' from VFA-25 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. They were established in January 1943 and have transitioned to the latest version of the Hornet with all the upgrades. The 'Fist' were paired with their sister squadron of VFA-113 to upgrade simultaneously.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the color version of their round aircraft patch that could also be worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the desert version of their aircraft patch that could also be worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

This is the orange version of the new VFA-31 Weapons Platform F/A-18F patch created in 2005 depicting their transition to the Hornet in Fall 2006. 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. Just ran out of these patches, but have more inbound.

This is the round color version of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft patch for the VX-31 "Dust Devils".

This is the desert version of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft patch for the VX-31 "Dust Devils".

This is the VFA-32 "Swordsmen" new 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" diamond-shaped patch.

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 lion with the sword and shield. This is the desert version diamond (coffin).

This is the VFA-32 "Swordsmen" new felix 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 "felix"-shaped patch.

The "Blue Blasters" received their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17.

The "Blue Blasters" received their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17. This is the "subdued" gray version of the aircraft bullet they wear on their desert flight suits.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is their red new aircraft bullet patch they just designed and came out with.

This is the aircraft diamond patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

This is the aircraft triangle patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their current aircraft bullet patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit and jacket.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their "rebuttal" patch to the Tomcat's Motto patch and also says "ANYTIME, ANYWHERE".

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

The 'Sidewinders' of VFA-86 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. They left NAS Cecil Field upon the closure of the base a few years ago. They participated in Desert Storm and Operation North Star in 1991, and are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71).

The 'Sidewinders' of VFA-86 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. They left NAS Cecil Field upon the closure of the base a few years ago. They participated in Desert Storm and Operation North Star in 1991, and are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71).

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the color version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the color version of the plane captain 'bullet' patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the desert version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the round version of their aircraft patch worn on the flightsuit sleeves.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72), but now call the Carl Vinson (CVN-70) their home along with their sister squadrons VFA-22 and VFA-97.