Officially Licensed US Navy VFA-103 Jolly Rogers Squadron Patch — Strike Fighter Squadron 103 Embroidered Patch
The skull and crossbones take flight — the legendary Jolly Rogers.
Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), the "Jolly Rogers," is one of the most famous and iconic squadrons in United States Naval Aviation history. The skull-and-crossbones insignia is instantly recognizable around the world, and VFA-103 carries forward a fighting legacy that stretches back through some of Naval Aviation's most celebrated units. Originally established as VF-103 flying the F-14 Tomcat, the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and was redesignated as a strike fighter squadron, continuing the Jolly Rogers tradition into the modern era.
The Jolly Rogers name and skull-and-crossbones emblem have their roots in VF-17, the original World War II Corsair squadron, and were later carried by VF-84 during the Cold War before being passed to VF-103 when VF-84 was disestablished. This unbroken chain of warrior heritage makes the Jolly Rogers one of the most storied lineages in all of military aviation. VFA-103 has deployed extensively aboard aircraft carriers, conducting combat operations in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and beyond, always flying under the iconic skull and crossbones that has struck fear into adversaries for over seven decades.
Perfect For: VFA-103 Jolly Rogers veterans and active-duty members, F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet enthusiasts, Naval Aviation historians, skull-and-crossbones fans, and military patch collectors who want the most famous squadron insignia in the Navy.
Fear the skull — the Jolly Rogers ride again.
