USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official VFA-147 Argonauts PVC Shoulder Patches — The First Operational F-35C Lightning II Squadron
VFA-147 didn't just transition to the F-35C — they proved that fifth-generation stealth fighter aviation belongs on the carrier deck.
Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147) — the 'Argonauts' — made naval aviation history when they became the first operational Navy squadron to deploy with the F-35C Lightning II, bringing fifth-generation stealth, sensor fusion, and network-enabled warfare capabilities to the carrier air wing for the first time. Based at NAS Lemoore, California, the Argonauts are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) and have operated from aircraft carriers including USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS George Washington (CVN-73). The F-35C gives the Argonauts capabilities that previous generations of carrier aviators could only dream of — low-observable stealth, advanced infrared and radar sensors fused into a single pilot display, and the ability to share targeting data across the entire strike group in real time. Before the Lightning II, VFA-147 flew the F/A-18E Super Hornet, and the squadron's lineage stretches back through decades of carrier-based aviation. These PVC shoulder patches represent the Argonauts' current era — the dawn of fifth-generation carrier aviation — in a durable, weather-resistant format designed for daily wear on flight gear.
Perfect For: VFA-147 Argonauts aircrew and maintainers past and present, F-35C Lightning II community members, CVW-2 and CVW-5 personnel, NAS Lemoore aviators, and anyone who witnessed the dawn of fifth-gen carrier aviation.
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—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
