Officially Licensed USMC VMF-121 Squadron Patch — Marine Fighter Squadron 121 WWII-Era Embroidered Patch
VMF-121 — the fighter squadron where Joe Foss became the top Marine ace of World War II.
VMF-121 is one of the most celebrated fighter squadrons in Marine Corps history. During the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, Captain Joe Foss of VMF-121 shot down 26 Japanese aircraft, becoming the top Marine ace of World War II and earning the Medal of Honor. VMF-121 flew F4F Wildcats from the embattled Henderson Field, defending the Marine perimeter against relentless Japanese air attacks. The squadron's heroic stand at Guadalcanal helped turn the tide of the Pacific War.
Perfect For:
VMF-121 veterans and descendants, Joe Foss Medal of Honor legacy enthusiasts, Guadalcanal battle historians, F4F Wildcat fans, and USMC WWII legendary squadron patch collectors.
VMF-121. Joe Foss. 26 kills. Guadalcanal.