Official VMFA-533 Hawks F-35 PVC Shoulder Patch — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 Hawks F-35 Lightning II Embroidered Shoulder Patch
Hawks in the F-35 — VMFA-533 brings fifth-generation lethality.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA-533) "Hawks" is a United States Marine Corps F-35B/C Lightning II squadron based at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, as part of MAG-31 under 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Hawks carry a legacy that stretches back to World War II as VMF(N)-533, when they pioneered night fighter operations in the Pacific. Today, VMFA-533 operates the most advanced fighter aircraft in the Marine Corps inventory, bringing stealth, sensor fusion, and fifth-generation combat capability to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. This shoulder patch marks the Hawks' transition into the F-35 era.
• Embroidered shoulder patch with VMFA-533 Hawks F-35 design
• Dense stitching with merrowed border for lasting durability
• Hook & loop backing for flight suits, tactical gear, and display
• Vibrant color-fast thread designed for daily wear
• Sharp detail capturing the Hawks' F-35 Lightning II identity
Perfect For: VMFA-533 Hawks pilots and Marines, F-35 Lightning II community members, MAG-31 personnel, MCAS Beaufort Marines, and Marine fighter aviation patch collectors.
Hawks — from night fighters to fifth gen.
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