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VA-43 Challengers Patch – Plastic Backing

$11.99

Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you’ll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the VA-43 Challengers Patch!

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

9 in stock (can be backordered)

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VA-43 Challengers Patch – Plastic Backing

Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you’ll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the VA-43 Challengers 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

STATUS:

established as Fighter Squadron 74A (VF-74A) on May 1, 1945

VF-74A redesignated Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) on August 1, 1945

VF-74 redesignated Fighter Squadron 1B (VF-1B) on November 15, 1946

VF-1B redesignated Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) on September 1, 1948

VF-21 redesignated Attack Squadron 43 (VA-43) on July 1, 1959

VA-43 redesignated Fighter Squadron 43 (VF-43) on June 1, 1973

Nickname: Mach Busters (1950-61) / Challengers (1961-73)

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