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Official VMFA-533 Hawks F-35 Black & Glow PVC Shoulder Patch — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 PVC Patch
The Hawks rise again in the F-35—VMFA-533, reactivated and reborn as a fifth-generation stealth fighter squadron, rendered in this striking black and glow PVC patch.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA-533), the "Hawks," is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. The Hawks operate the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II—the short takeoff/vertical landing stealth fighter that represents the future of Marine Corps tactical aviation. VMFA-533's transition to the F-35B marks a dramatic evolution from the squadron's storied history as an all-weather attack squadron flying the A-6 Intruder.
The Hawks' lineage traces to VMA(AW)-533, which was activated on 1 June 1962 and operated the Grumman A-6 Intruder during the Vietnam War, flying some of the most dangerous all-weather deep strike missions of the conflict. The squadron's A-6 crews excelled at low-altitude navigation and precision bombing in instrument conditions—delivering ordnance when weather grounded all other tactical aircraft. Following the Intruder's retirement, the squadron was eventually reactivated as VMFA-533 to fly the F-35B, carrying the Hawks name into the stealth era.
This black and glow PVC patch features the Hawks' insignia with glow-in-the-dark elements, creating a visually striking design that captures the F-35B's dual identity as both a day fighter and a dominant night/all-weather platform—echoing the all-weather heritage that defined the Hawks during their A-6 Intruder years. The F-35B's advanced sensor fusion, low-observable stealth, and STOVL capability make it the most capable fighter ever operated by the Marine Corps, and VMFA-533 brings this revolutionary capability to MAG-31 and the East Coast Marine fighter community.
Perfect For: VMFA-533 Hawks members and veterans, VMA(AW)-533 Intruder alumni, F-35B Lightning II community members, MAG-31 and 2nd MAW personnel, MCAS Beaufort Marines, and PVC glow patch collectors.
The Hawks of VMFA-533—from all-weather Intruders to fifth-generation stealth fighters, the legacy of striking in any condition lives on in the F-35B Lightning II.
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