Officially Licensed VT-9 Tigers Leather Patches — Training Squadron Nine Leather Shoulder Patch
Premium leather for premium aviators.
Training Squadron Nine (VT-9) "Tigers" is a United States Navy training squadron based at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, where student naval aviators learn the advanced skills needed to fly tactical jets in the fleet. This leather shoulder patch brings the Tigers' fierce identity to life in premium leather craftsmanship, offering a distinguished alternative to the standard embroidered squadron patch.
VT-9 is part of Training Air Wing One (TW-1) and operates the T-45C Goshawk advanced jet trainer. Students assigned to the Tigers have been selected for the strike pipeline — the path that leads to the cockpits of F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35C Lightning IIs, and EA-18G Growlers. At NAS Meridian, VT-9 instructors push students through a demanding syllabus of formation flying, air combat maneuvering, weapons delivery, and carrier qualification that separates those who will earn Wings of Gold from those who won't. The Tiger name embodies the predatory instinct and aggressive spirit that defines the strike fighter community.
This leather patch combines the rugged durability and distinguished look of genuine leather with the iconic VT-9 Tigers insignia.
Perfect For: VT-9 Tigers alumni, T-45 Goshawk pilots, leather patch collectors, naval aviation training enthusiasts, and NAS Meridian personnel.
Leather-tough, Tiger-proud — VT-9.
