Buy Official VFA-146 Blue Diamonds Patch

Official VFA-146 Blue Diamonds Tail Flash Patch

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Variations

With Hook and Loop
Without Hook and Loop

Hook & Loop
4"
Embroidered Fabric
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Product Information

This is a 4" patch, with or without hook & loop.

Product Description

Official VFA-146 Blue Diamonds Tail Flash Patch — Seven Decades of Cutting Diamonds at the Boat

Callsign: Diamond. Record: flawless.

VFA-146 was commissioned on February 1, 1956, at NAS Miramar as the Navy's newest jet attack squadron, originally flying the F9F-8 Cougar. Over nearly seven decades, the Blue Diamonds have flown ten different airframes — from the Cougar and A-4 Skyhawk through six combat deployments in Vietnam, the A-7 Corsair II era, and into the F/A-18 Hornet family. The squadron was the first fleet squadron to receive the F/A-18C Night Strike Fighter and went on to rack up 22 consecutive years without a Class A mishap — over 92,000 flight hours of flawless safety. In combat, the Diamonds have delivered with a 95 percent weapons effectiveness rate and earned the Battle "E," Presidential Unit Citation, and multiple maintenance excellence awards. Now flying F/A-18E Super Hornets with CVW-17 aboard USS Nimitz, VFA-146 remains one of the sharpest squadrons in the fleet. This tail flash patch carries that legacy.

Perfect For: VFA-146 alumni and active duty, Super Hornet pilots, CVW-17 members, and anyone who appreciates a squadron that's been cutting diamonds since 1956.

Precision, safety, lethality — the Blue Diamonds don't miss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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.

What size is this item?

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.

Are these Officially Licensed?

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Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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.

Can you make a custom patch / name tag / lanyard / apparel?

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.