Newly winged Naval Aviators who received their first assignments as Flight Instructors were known as "plowbacks" (circa mid-1960s). This is a reproduction patch.

This is the wing patch for Training Wing 5.

This is the 'historical' squadron patch created for the VT-2 "Doer Birds" based out of NAS Whiting Field, FL. They were established as BTG-2 (Basic Training Group), but were redesignated as VT-2 (Fixed Wing Training) in May 1960. They are 1 of 3 squadrons located at Whiting Field flying the T-34C Turbo-Mentor to provide primary flight training to Naval Aviators.

This is the 'historical' patch created for the VT-3 "Red Knights" out of NAS Whiting Field, FL. They fly the T-34C. They were originally designated as BTG-3 in May 1960, and provide primary pilot training for hopeful Naval aviators in the "Turbo-Mentor".

This is what I call their "desert duck" version of their current squadron patch. It shows the NAS Pensacola "mascot", a fledgling flyer just learning how to fly and the colors represent where he will be spending much of his career. Just my interpretation, not sure of their meaning behind it.

This is the 'historical' patch created for VT-6. They were established in May 1960 and currently fly the T-34C Mentor trainer. They provide intermediate training for pilots in fixed-wing aircraft that are designated to become rotary wing pilots. They are based at NAS Whiting Field, FL.

This is the current version of the squadron patch created for the VT-7 'Eagle' that fly the T/A-4J out of NAS Meridian, MS (my hometown). They were established in June 1958 and fly out of "McCain Field", named after one of our greatest American heros.

This is the round version of the T-45 Aircraft patch for VT-9.

This is the 2nd round version of the T-45 Aircraft patch for VT-9.

The VT-19 "Fighting Frogs" operated out of NAS Meridian, MS flying the T-2C Buckeye and TA-4J Skyhawk. They were established in August 1971 at McCain Field to provide advanced jet training to naval aviators in the jet pipelines, but have since been decommissioned. The VT-19 Attack Frogs are unfortunately no longer in existence and they changed their name back to it's original, VT-9. The VT-19 flew T-2C's, but the now current VT-9 is transitioning from the T-2C to the T-45C.

The Stingrays, based at NAS Corpus Christi, TX, fly the TC-12B Huron, the military version of the Beechcraft King Air 200. They provide advanced training for future Navy P-3 pilots and Air Force C-130 pilots, and, more recently, intermediate training for Marine MV-22 pilots. The squadron is the only advanced joint leadership (USN and USAF) flight training squadron in the military. VT-35 was established on 29 October 1999 under the leadership of an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel - the first time that a Navy command was established under the leadership of a US Air Force Commanding Officer. This is the desert version of the VT-35 Stingrays Squadron Patch. They are located and fly out of NAS Corpus Christi, TX. VT-35 was established 29 Oct 99. All of the Navy's TC-12B trainers are in VT-35 at NAS Corpus Christi, and all of the Navy's T-44 trainers are in VT-31 at NAS Corpus Christi. These two squadrons train all multi-engine prop pilots in the Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard and their students are winged following training here and move on to fly Navy: P-3, E-2, and C-2 Marine Corps: C-130 or V-22 Air Force: C-130 Coast Guard: C-130.

This is the new "A-Flight" patch for the VT-35 Stingrays Squadron Patch. They fly out of NAS Corpus Christi, TX.

This is the "Flying For Freedom" (FFF) patch created for the TA-4J Skyhawk and says "Made in the Good Old USA" along the top.

This is the "IP" patch for those instructor pilots that fly the TC-12 turboprop aircraft. Not sure where all they are located, but are at several bases. This is a "joint" patch, as it has the Naval Aviator and USAF Basic Pilot wings on it.

This is the 1000 hours patch for those instructor pilots that fly the TC-12 turboprop aircraft. Not sure where all they are located, but are at several bases. This is a "joint" patch, as it has the Naval Aviator and USAF Basic Pilot wings on it.

Jet training squadron based at NAAS Kingsville. First jet squadron in the Training Command and forerunner to today's VT-22 (circa 1952). This is a reproduction patch. (from a subscriber)...... stationed in Kingsville March of 1958 until May 1960. I was attached to ATU-212 at North Field. The Squadron was made up of TV-2 & T-2V Lockheed Shooting Stars when I arrived. We later changed over to F9F-8 & 8T's Grumman Cougars. Our sister Squadron was ATU-202 that flew F9F-5 Panthers. In late 1959 or early 1960 another squadron was formed, ATU-222 that was outfitted with F11F tigers. At South Field was a training squadron of S2F's, ATU-402 and no others. During the above dates VT-22 was most likely attached to another base but was not at Kingsville

Jet training squadron based at NAS Pensacola's Forest Sherman Field. They flew F9F-2/F9F-5 (circa mid-1950s). This is a reproduction patch. (from a subscriber)...... stationed in Kingsville March of 1958 until May 1960. I was attached to ATU-212 at North Field. The Squadron was made up of TV-2 & T-2V Lockheed Shooting Stars when I arrived. We later changed over to F9F-8 & 8T's Grumman Cougars. Our sister Squadron was ATU-202 that flew F9F-5 Panthers. In late 1959 or early 1960 another squadron was formed, ATU-222 that was outfitted with F11F tigers. At South Field was a training squadron of S2F's, ATU-402 and no others. During the above dates VT-22 was most likely attached to another base but was not at Kingsville

This is the old-styled reproduction version of VT-22's squadron patch. The "King Eagles" of VT-22 fly the TA-4J and T-45A Goshawk out of NAS Kingsville, TX. They trace their lineage to 13 June 1949 when Advanced Training Unit (ATU) Six was formed at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. They changed names and locations several more times until August 1970 when their name and base became what it is today.

This is the color version of VT-22's squadron patch. The "King Eagles" of VT-22 fly the TA-4J and T-45A Goshawk out of NAS Kingsville, TX. They trace their lineage to 13 June 1949 when Advanced Training Unit (ATU) Six was formed at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. They changed names and locations several more times until August 1970 when their name and base became what it is today.

This is the desert version of VT-22's squadron patch. The "King Eagles" of VT-22 fly the TA-4J and T-45A Goshawk out of NAS Kingsville, TX. They trace their lineage to 13 June 1949 when Advanced Training Unit (ATU) Six was formed at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. They changed names and locations several more times until August 1970 when their name and base became what it is today.

The "King Eagles" of VT-22 fly the TA-4J and T-45A Goshawk out of NAS Kingsville, TX. They trace their lineage to 13 June 1949 when Advanced Training Unit (ATU) Six was formed at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. They changed names and locations several more times until August 1970 when their name and base became what it is today.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the "Sabre Hawks" of VT-86 out of NAS Pensacola, FL. They fly the Navy's T-39 aircraft for the joint Naval Flight Officer and USAF Fighter WSO training.

This patch was created by students to harass the Fixed Wing Instructors, since they were known as the "Tourmentors", a play on the T-34C Turbo Mentors.