Official VAQ-141 Shadowhawks Gray Tail Flash Patch

Product Information

This is a 6.25" patch, with or without hook & loop.

Product Description

Official VAQ-141 Shadowhawks Gray Tail Flash Patch — Electronic Attack Squadron 141 EA-18G Growler NAS Whidbey Island Embroidered Patch

Low-vis gray, high-end spectrum dominance — the Shadowhawks own the electromagnetic battlefield.

Electronic Attack Squadron 141 (VAQ-141), the "Shadowhawks," is a US Navy carrier-deployable electronic attack squadron based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, currently flying the Boeing EA-18G Growler. Commissioned on July 1, 1987 at NAS Whidbey Island as the third EA-6B Prowler squadron, VAQ-141 made its combat debut as the Carrier Air Wing EIGHT (CVW-8) electronic attack element aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) shooter and stand-off jamming support for coalition strike packages over Iraq. The Shadowhawks subsequently flew the Prowler from carrier decks and forward bases — Aviano, Incirlik, Bagram, Al Asad — through Operations Deny Flight, Allied Force, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. In 2010 the squadron transitioned from the EA-6B to the EA-18G Growler, becoming one of the first carrier air wing electronic attack squadrons to bring the Navy's fifth-generation airborne electronic attack platform to the fleet. Since then VAQ-141 has remained continuously deployed with CVW-5 aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and USS George Washington (CVN-73) as part of the forward-deployed naval forces (FDNF) air wing in Yokosuka, Japan, supporting Indo-Pacific theater security cooperation and joint exercises with Japan, Korea, and Australia. This low-visibility gray tail-flash patch reflects the Growler's modern stealth-era paint scheme.

Perfect For: VAQ-141 Shadowhawks active-duty and veteran personnel, EA-18G Growler pilots, electronic warfare officers (EWOs), and maintainers, NAS Whidbey Island residents, EA-6B Prowler heritage enthusiasts, Carrier Air Wing 5 personnel, FDNF Japan veterans, and naval aviation electronic attack community supporters.

Shadowhawks — spectrum dominance, gray and quiet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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.

What size is this item?

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.

Are these Officially Licensed?

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Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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.

Can you make a custom patch / name tag / lanyard / apparel?

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.