VFA-131 20th Anniv/'First & Finest' Patch

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Size: 3"In Stock: Yes This is the "Establishment" patch for VFA-131 stating that they were the "FIRST AND FINEST", commissioning in 1983. The Wildcats were established in October 1 983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged (initially) to CVW-7 aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). They participated in exercises against Libya in 1986 from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). In 1991, they converted from 'A' Models to 'C' Models, resumed with the "Ike", and participated in Operation DESERT SHIELD, but not Desert Storm. This patch does not have velcro attached. Show more