Officially Licensed USMC VMFA-533 Hawks Leather Squadron Patch — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron F-35B Lightning II Leather Patch
Hawks in leather — VMFA-533's fifth-generation identity meets the flight jacket tradition.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA-533), the "Hawks," operates the F-35B Lightning II from MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, under MAG-31 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Hawks bring fifth-generation stealth, advanced sensor fusion, and short takeoff/vertical landing capability to the Marine Corps' fighter attack mission. This leather squadron patch brings the Hawks' identity to the storied tradition of flight jacket insignia — where leather patches have marked squadron affiliation and pilot achievement since World War II.
The F-35B Lightning II is the Marine Corps' premier strike fighter, combining low-observable stealth with the ability to operate from amphibious assault ships, austere expeditionary airfields, and conventional runways. VMFA-533's pilots operate one of the most advanced weapons systems ever created, fusing data from every sensor on the battlefield into a single pilot display that provides unprecedented situational awareness. This leather patch carries the weight and craftsmanship that reflects the caliber of the squadron it represents — aging gracefully on a flight jacket while the Hawks continue to push the boundaries of fifth-generation warfare.
Perfect For:
VMFA-533 Hawks aircrew and maintainers, F-35B Lightning II enthusiasts, MCAS Beaufort Marines, MAG-31 personnel, and leather flight jacket patch collectors.
Hawks. Fifth-gen. Leather tradition.
