Officially Licensed USMC VMAT-102 Skyhawks Patch

MarinePatches.com Verified independent store

→

Officially Licensed USMC VMAT-102 Skyhawks Patch — A-4 Training Squadron Heritage The Skyhawks of VMAT-102 trained Marine attack pilots on the A-4 — the fleet replacement squadron for the Scooter. This embroidered patch represents Marine Attack Training Squadron 102 (VMAT-102), the Skyhawks. VMAT-102 was the fleet replacement squadron for the A-4 Skyhawk, training new Marine attack pilots on the lightweight attack jet before they headed to operational squadrons. Every Marine who flew the A-4 passed through VMAT-102's training program, learning weapons delivery, close air support procedures, and the unique handling characteristics of Ed Heinemann's legendary light attack jet. VMAT-102's legacy is the foundation of an entire generation of Marine attack aviation. Perfect For: VMAT-102 Skyhawks alumni, A-4 Skyhawk training heritage fans, Marine attack FRS historians, and USMC training squadron patch collectors. VMAT-102 Skyhawks — training the A-4 generation. Show more