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Official Blue Angels Airframes Tail Flash Patch - U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron F/A-18 Super Hornet Airframes Tail Flash Officially Licensed Embroidered Patch.
Blue and gold precision, diamond formation pride, and the unmistakable identity of America's premier naval flight demonstration team in one embroidered piece.
The Blue Angels were established in 1946 when Admiral Chester W. Nimitz ordered the formation of a flight demonstration team to maintain public interest in naval aviation, and the squadron has been performing ever since. Over eight decades, the team has flown eleven aircraft, from the Grumman F6F Hellcat to the F/A-18 Super Hornet introduced for the 2021 show season, which also marked the squadron's 75th anniversary. The tail flash design draws directly from the airframes themselves, capturing the deep blue and gold livery that has defined the Blue Angels identity across generations of demonstration aircraft. The F/A-18 Hornet flew with the team for over three decades, longer than any other platform, and the Super Hornet that replaced it carries the same iconic color scheme and diamond formation heritage forward. Six aircraft make up the demonstration lineup, traditionally flown by five Navy pilots and one Marine Corps pilot, and the airframes tail flash represents the whole team, not just a single jet. That connection to the aircraft, the livery, and the precision flying tradition gives this embroidered patch a specific collector identity that goes well beyond a generic aviation souvenir.
Perfect For: Blue Angels fans, naval aviation collectors, F/A-18 Super Hornet enthusiasts, air show attendees, Navy and Marine Corps veterans, NAS Pensacola alumni, flight demonstration squadron supporters, shadow box builders, patch board displays, reunion keepsakes, and anyone who wants a piece tied directly to the airframes and livery that define one of the world's most recognized military flight teams. It also suits families, maintainers, and supporters who want a respectful, officially licensed tribute to the crews and aircraft behind every show season.
Blue and gold airframes heritage, stitched for the collectors who know what precision looks like up close.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
