VA-94 Shrikes Squadron Patch – Sew On For Sale

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VA-94 Shrikes Squadron Patch – Sew On:
$13.99

VA-94 Shrikes Squadron Patch - Sew On

Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you'll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the VA-94 Shrikes Patch!

4.0 inch
Embroidered
US Naval Aviator Owned Business
Sew On
Plastic Backing increases rigidity, so the patch lasts longer and stays flat.
Reproduction

On 8 March 1962, VA-94 moved to NAS Lemoore, California. As the Vietnam War escalated, the Mighty Shrikes completed seven consecutive combat deployments to Southeast Asia, commencing with a cruise aboard USS Ranger in 1964. On 1 Dec 1964, the squadron flew its first sorties in support of Yankee Team Operations, armed escort for photo-reconnaissance missions over Laos. On 7 February 1965, following a Viet Cong attack against American advisors in South Vietnam, President Lyndon Johnson ordered a reprisal strike against North Vietnam, named Flaming Dart I. The squadron's target was concealed by heavy weather and the mission was aborted. On 11 February, the squadron participated in Flaming Dart II, retaliatory strikes against the Chanh Hoa military barracks near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. In March 1965, the squadron participated in Rolling Thunder strikes against targets in North Vietnam.

In October 1965, as part of Air Wing 9, the squadron moved to NAS Norfolk to join USS Enterprise (CVN-65) on her first combat cruise. The squadron was assigned to Air Wing 5 in 1966 and completed four combat deployments aboard USS Hancock and USS Bon Homme Richard.