Officially Licensed US Navy VT-31 Wise Owls Original Patch — Training Squadron 31 Embroidered Patch
The original Wise Owls — where naval aviation wisdom begins.
Training Squadron 31 (VT-31), the "Wise Owls," is a United States Navy training squadron operating under the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. This "Original" variant patch features the classic, heritage-style design of the VT-31 Wise Owls insignia, capturing the squadron's identity as it appeared in earlier decades of Naval Aviation training. Original and heritage patch designs are prized by collectors who appreciate the evolution of squadron art over time.
VT-31 is responsible for training student Naval Aviators in the multi-engine and maritime patrol training pipeline, preparing them for assignment to fleet squadrons that operate the P-8A Poseidon and other multi-engine platforms. The Wise Owls' experienced instructor pilots guide students through instrument flying, cross-country navigation, crew resource management, and the complex procedures required to operate multi-engine aircraft in the maritime environment. The owl mascot has long symbolized the wisdom and knowledge that VT-31 imparts to every student who passes through their syllabus — lessons that serve naval aviators throughout their entire careers.
Perfect For: VT-31 alumni who remember the original patch design, CNATRA training pipeline veterans, maritime patrol aviators, heritage patch collectors, and anyone who values the classic insignia of Navy training squadrons.
Original wisdom — the Wise Owls' classic design endures.
