Officially Licensed US Navy VP-4 Skinny Dragons Patch — Patrol Squadron 4 Maritime Patrol Aviation Embroidered Patch
The Skinny Dragons — Pacific Fleet maritime patrol warriors hunting submarines from Hawaii.
Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4), the "Skinny Dragons," is one of the U.S. Navy's premier maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons, operating the P-8A Poseidon out of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. VP-4 conducts anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence collection, and maritime surveillance missions across the Pacific and beyond — maintaining the undersea and surface awareness that underpins freedom of navigation and American naval superiority in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Skinny Dragons trace their lineage to World War II and have maintained a continuous presence in the maritime patrol community through the Cold War, post-Cold War, and modern eras. VP-4 transitioned from the P-3C Orion to the Boeing P-8A Poseidon — a 737-based maritime patrol aircraft that brings a revolutionary leap in sensor capability, connectivity, and endurance to the patrol aviation mission. The P-8A's advanced radar, acoustic sensors, and network-centric architecture allow VP-4's crews to detect, track, and target submarines and surface vessels with unprecedented speed and precision. The Skinny Dragons deploy regularly to forward locations across the Indo-Pacific, maintaining the maritime patrol presence that keeps potential adversaries in check.
Perfect For:
VP-4 Skinny Dragons personnel and veterans, P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion aircrew, maritime patrol aviation enthusiasts, and US Navy patrol squadron patch collectors.
Skinny Dragons. Patrolling the Pacific.
