VF-194 and sister squadron VF-191 were the two shortest lived F-14 squadrons in history and are thus unfamiliar to many observers. The original VF-194 took part in WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam, but was disestablished on the 1st of March 1978 as a F-4 Phantom squadron. VF-194 also flew Hellcats, Bearcats, Cougars, Furies and Crusaders. Reestablished on the 1st of December 1986 as part of CVW-10 attached to USS INDEPENDENCE, The Legendary Red Lightnings again flew the skies of NAS Miramar, albeit for a very short time. After accepting seven of their twelve aircraft and participating with USS ENTERPRISE for Sea Fair in Seattle, WA, an ACM detachment to George AFB, CA and a Fleet Fighter ACM Readiness Program (FFARP) detachment to NAF El Centro, CA, VF-194 was notified of its impending disestablishment just two months prior to CVW-10's planned Air Wing Strike Detachment to NAS Fallon, NV. The Legendary Red Lightnings last flight was in the Spring of 1988.

The 'Hunters' of VF-201 were one of two Naval Air Reserve squadrons based at NAS Dallas, then NAS Ft. Worth. They flew the F-14A models, but transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet in the mid-90s. This was their "flavor" of the Felix patch.

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They are TARPS capable and are based on the West-Coast ships. This is the color version of Felix the Cat worn on the right flight suit sleeve when wearing the regular flight suit.

The "Flying Checkmates" of VF-211 fly the F-14A Tomcat from NAS Oceana, VA. They trace their roots to VB-74, established in May 1945, but acquired their current designation in March 1959. They are TARPS capable and are based on the West-Coast ships. This is the desert version of Felix the Cat worn on the right flight suit sleeve when wearing the desert flight suit.

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 their latest felix patch that says "ROARRR, BABY".

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 'Devil's Disciples' of VF-301 created an appropriately named felix patch that has been a tough one to locate. This patch shows their demeanor when it comes to doing their job. Thank God for these guys........ they have since been decommissioned.