Officially Licensed VF/VFA-143 Pukin Dogs Leather Patches — Fighter Squadron 143 / Strike Fighter Squadron 143 Pukin' Dogs Leather Patch
Pukin' Dogs — VF/VFA-143's legendary identity on leather.
This VF/VFA-143 "Pukin' Dogs" leather patch presents one of the most colorfully named squadrons in naval aviation history in a premium leather format. The Pukin' Dogs have carried their distinctive name through multiple aircraft transitions and decades of fleet service.
VFA-143 traces its lineage through the F-14 Tomcat era as VF-143 and now operates the F/A-18E Super Hornet. The "Pukin' Dogs" name — derived from the squadron's griffin mascot, which some said resembled a sick dog — has become one of the most beloved and recognizable identities in naval aviation. The squadron has deployed aboard aircraft carriers for decades, conducting fighter sweeps, strike missions, and fleet air defense from some of the Navy's most famous carriers. The leather patch format elevates the Pukin' Dogs' identity to premium status, presenting the squadron's distinctive mascot on hand-cut leather in the tradition of World War II flight jacket art. For VF/VFA-143 alumni who have worn the Pukin' Dogs patch on their flight suits, this leather version is a collector's upgrade.
This leather patch is Pukin' Dogs premium heritage.
Perfect For: VF/VFA-143 Pukin' Dogs pilots and alumni, F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet enthusiasts, naval fighter squadron heritage collectors, and premium leather military patch fans.
Pukin' Dogs forever — VF/VFA-143.
