Official VMFA-311 Tomcats F-35C Shoulder Patch — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 F-35C Lightning II Embroidered Patch
The Tomcats enter the fifth generation.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VMFA-311) "Tomcats" is a United States Marine Corps strike fighter squadron that has transitioned to the F-35C Lightning II, the carrier-variant of the Joint Strike Fighter. Based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, VMFA-311 represents the cutting edge of Marine Corps tactical aviation as one of the first Marine squadrons to operate the F-35C.
The Tomcats' transition to the F-35C Lightning II marks a historic evolution for a squadron with roots stretching back to World War II. The F-35C brings unprecedented fifth-generation capabilities to the Marine Corps, including advanced stealth technology, sensor fusion, and the ability to operate from Navy aircraft carriers — fully integrating Marine strike fighters into the carrier air wing. VMFA-311's F-35C pilots operate the most advanced and lethal fighter aircraft ever built, capable of penetrating the most sophisticated air defense networks in the world while providing real-time battlespace awareness to the entire joint force.
This shoulder patch captures the Tomcats' new identity as an F-35C squadron while honoring the legacy of one of the Marine Corps' most historic fighter squadrons.
Perfect For: VMFA-311 Tomcats personnel, F-35C Lightning II enthusiasts, Marine fighter attack squadron collectors, and fifth-generation aviation fans.
Fifth gen Tomcats — VMFA-311.
