Officially Licensed US Navy VA-892 Thunderbirds Patch — Reserve Thunder, Active Firepower
The Thunderbirds of VA-892 proved that reserve squadrons could roll in just as hard as the regulars.
Attack Squadron 892 was a Naval Air Reserve unit flying the A-4 Skyhawk, maintaining combat readiness as part of the Navy's reserve force structure. The Thunderbirds upheld the same exacting standards as their active-duty counterparts, training for carrier qualifications and strike missions that would be called upon in times of national emergency. Reserve attack squadrons like VA-892 were critical to the Navy's ability to surge combat power, providing a deep bench of experienced aviators and maintained aircraft.
Perfect For: VA-892 veterans, Naval Reserve aviators, A-4 Skyhawk enthusiasts, and military patch collectors.
Reserve on paper, lethal on the flight line — the Thunderbirds were always ready to roll.