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Officially Licensed US Navy VX-1 Pioneers Squadron Patch — Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One Embroidered Patch
Pioneers — testing the future of naval aviation since 1942.
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) "Pioneers" is one of the oldest and most distinguished test and evaluation squadrons in the United States Navy, based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The Pioneers are responsible for operational testing of maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, weapons, and systems, serving as the critical bridge between developmental testing and fleet deployment.
VX-1's legacy stretches back to 1942, making it one of the longest-continuously-serving aviation test units in the world. The Pioneers have tested every generation of maritime patrol and ASW aircraft, from propeller-driven patrol bombers to the modern P-8A Poseidon. At Pax River, VX-1 conducts rigorous operational evaluation of new systems under realistic conditions, writing the tactical procedures and operational limitations that fleet squadrons rely on in combat. The Pioneers' work ensures that every new weapons system, sensor upgrade, and software improvement meets the demanding standards of fleet maritime patrol operations before it reaches the men and women who take it to sea.
This patch represents the Navy's pioneering test and evaluation squadron.
Perfect For: VX-1 Pioneers personnel, Patuxent River test community members, maritime patrol test and evaluation professionals, and naval aviation heritage collectors.
Pioneering the future — VX-1.
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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