Grumman Iron Works Eagle Patch — Built Like a Battleship, Flies Like an Eagle Grumman Iron Works — where naval aircraft were built so tough they could take a beating and keep flying. This embroidered patch celebrates Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, known throughout naval aviation as the "Iron Works" for building the toughest, most durable aircraft in the fleet. From the F6F Hellcat and TBF Avenger of World War II to the F-14 Tomcat and E-2 Hawkeye, Grumman aircraft were famous for taking incredible punishment and bringing their crews home. The eagle motif represents the soaring ambition and predatory precision of Grumman's designs. The Iron Works built aircraft that carrier pilots trusted with their lives. Perfect For: Grumman aircraft heritage fans, F-14 Tomcat enthusiasts, naval aviation manufacturing historians, and Iron Works eagle patch collectors. Grumman Iron Works — built tough, flies proud.
