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Official VFA-154 Black Knights Dragon Slayer Patch - Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154) Black Knights F/A-18F Super Hornet Official Embroidered Patch, NAS Lemoore, Carrier Air Wing 11.
Black Knights Rule — seven decades of carrier strike identity, from Hellcat decks to Super Hornet flight lines, stitched into one official squadron patch.
VFA-154 traces its lineage to Naval Reserve squadron VFB-718, activated on July 1, 1946, at Naval Air Station Floyd Bennett, New York, flying the F6F Hellcat and F4U Corsair. The squadron flew combat sorties in Korea, transitioned through the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom during Vietnam, and adopted the Black Knights name and iconic armored-knight insignia when the F-8 enabled the Navy's first nighttime carrier operations. That insignia, originally designed by cartoonist Milton Caniff, has remained the squadron's identity ever since. VF-154 became the Navy's first forward-deployed F-14 Tomcat squadron at NAF Atsugi, Japan, and the first Tomcat unit to carry an air-to-ground bombing capability. Redesignated VFA-154 in October 2003, the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet at NAS Lemoore and went on to log over a thousand combat sorties across Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom, while also supporting Operation Tomodachi humanitarian relief after Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Dragon Slayer patch variant captures a specific chapter of that combat-ready identity, making it a distinct collectible within the broader Black Knights patch lineage.
Perfect For: Navy strike fighter veterans, VFA-154 alumni and crew, F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18F Super Hornet enthusiasts, Carrier Air Wing 11 collectors, NAS Lemoore community members, deployment shadow boxes, cruise book displays, challenge coin and patch boards, reunion gifts, and anyone building a serious naval aviation collection around one of the most storied carrier squadrons in the Pacific Fleet. It also suits family members, supporters, and historians who want a verified piece tied to the Black Knights' combat record, forward-deployment heritage, and enduring motto.
Black Knights lineage, Dragon Slayer chapter — officially stitched for the collection, the shadow box, and the story behind the callsign.
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.
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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.
