Officially Licensed USMC VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals Patch — Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 Embroidered Patch
The Bengals — VMFA(AW)-224's all-weather fury with the two-seat F/A-18D Hornet.
VMFA(AW)-224 "Bengals" is a Marine all-weather fighter attack squadron based at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, operating the F/A-18D Hornet. The Bengals trace their lineage back to World War II and have maintained a continuous tradition of excellence in Marine tactical aviation. The two-seat F/A-18D gives VMFA(AW)-224 unique capabilities in the all-weather and night attack mission, with the weapons system officer managing sensors and targeting while the pilot focuses on flying and weapons delivery. The Bengals have deployed extensively to the Western Pacific, the Middle East, and Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Perfect For:
VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals veterans, F/A-18D Hornet two-seat community, MCAS Beaufort personnel, Marine all-weather fighter attack aviation, WSO community, and OIF/OEF veteran patch collectors.
Bengals. VMFA(AW)-224. All weather, all the time.