Officially Licensed USMC VMFA-513 Nightmares Patch — From Phantom II to F-35 Lightning Heritage The Nightmares of VMFA-513 flew F-4 Phantoms before passing the torch to VMFAT-502's Lightning II. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 513 (VMFA-513), the Nightmares, flew the F-4 Phantom II, connecting the squadron's WWII origins through the jet age. This embroidered patch preserves the Nightmares' identity from the Phantom era. VMFA-513's lineage has produced generations of Marine fighter pilots, from the night fighters of World War II through the supersonic Phantom warriors of the Cold War. The Nightmares' heritage lives on through VMFAT-502, which carries the name as the F-35 Lightning II Fleet Replacement Squadron, ensuring the Nightmare tradition continues into the fifth-generation fighter era. Perfect For: VMFA-513 Nightmares veterans, F-4 Phantom Marine aviators, VMFAT-502 lineage fans, and USMC fighter heritage embroidered patch collectors. Nightmares — from Phantoms to Lightning, the legacy endures.
