USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official VMFA-314 Black Knights Plane Captain Shoulder Patch — USMC Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Maintenance Embroidered Patch
The plane captain — the Marine who owns the jet from preflight to shutdown. No plane captain, no sortie.
Plane captains are the enlisted Marines responsible for the day-to-day care, servicing, and preparation of individual aircraft. In VMFA-314 "Black Knights," plane captains are the first Marines to touch the F-35C Lightning II each morning and the last to secure it at night. They conduct preflights, launch and recover aircraft, perform turnaround inspections, and ensure every system is ready for the pilot. The plane captain position is one of the most demanding and respected roles on the flightline — a young Marine given personal responsibility for a $100+ million aircraft.
Perfect For:
VMFA-314 Black Knights plane captains and maintainers, F-35C Lightning II ground crew, Marine aviation maintenance personnel, and USMC flightline specialty patch collectors.
Black Knights. Plane captains. Own the jet.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
