Officially Licensed US Navy VS-35 Blue Wolves Patch — Sea Control Squadron 35 Embroidered Patch
The Blue Wolves hunt beneath the waves — masters of anti-submarine warfare.
Sea Control Squadron 35 (VS-35), the "Blue Wolves," was one of the United States Navy's distinguished anti-submarine warfare (ASW) squadrons. Flying the S-3 Viking — the carrier-based jet aircraft designed specifically for hunting submarines — VS-35 operated from aircraft carriers as a key component of the carrier air wing's sea control mission. The Blue Wolves patrolled vast ocean areas, using the Viking's sophisticated sensor suite including sonobuoys, magnetic anomaly detectors, and radar to detect, track, and if necessary destroy enemy submarines that threatened the carrier battle group.
The S-3 Viking was one of Naval Aviation's most versatile platforms, eventually expanding beyond its original ASW mission to include surface surveillance, aerial refueling, cargo transport, and overland reconnaissance. VS-35 and its sister sea control squadrons were the carrier battle group commander's primary tool for maintaining control of the ocean environment surrounding the fleet. With the retirement of the S-3 Viking and the disestablishment of the VS community, the Blue Wolves' legacy represents a proud chapter in the Navy's long history of anti-submarine warfare excellence.
Perfect For: VS-35 Blue Wolves veterans, S-3 Viking crew members, anti-submarine warfare enthusiasts, carrier air wing historians, and military patch collectors who honor the squadrons that kept the seas safe from the submarine threat.
Hunting the deep — the Blue Wolves never lost the scent.