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VC-12 Fighting Omars Squadron Patch:
$13.99

VC-12 Fighting Omars Squadron Patch

Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you\'ll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the VC-12 Fighting Omars Patch!

4\"x 4 1/2\" patch
Embroidered
US Naval Aviator Owned Business
Sew On
Plastic Backing (increases rigidity; the patch lasts longer and stays flat)
Reproduction

On 1 September 1973, at NAF Detroit, Michigan, the current squadron was established as VC-12, the Navy\'s first Reserve Fleet Composite Squadron. The squadron employed the single seat A-4 Skyhawk and dual seat TA-4Js in providing multiple support services, including air intercept and dissimilar air combat maneuvering (ACM) training for Atlantic and Pacific fleet units.

In 1975, VC-12 moved to its current home at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia. In June 1988, VC-12 was re-designated Fighter Squadron Composite Twelve (VFC-12) to more accurately describe the squadron\'s mission of Dissimilar Air Combat Training.

In 1994 the unit transitioned to the F/A-18A/B Hornet. In 2004, the A\'s were upgraded to the A+, which included upgraded mission computers and weapons capabilities. In 2006, VFC-12 traded these F/A-18 A+ models (which had low arrested landing fatigue life) for F/A-18C\'s from VFA-87. Finally in 2012, VFC-12 traded jets again with VFA-87 so they are now flying the F/A-18A+.