{"product_id":"official-vmfaaw-224-bengals-f-18-leather-shoulder-patch","title":"Official VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals F-18 Leather Shoulder Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals F-18 Leather Shoulder Patch — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 224 Bengals F\/A-18D Hornet Leather Shoulder Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fighting Bengals in leather — VMFA(AW)-224's iconic tiger squadron identity rendered in premium leather for the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 224 (VMFA(AW)-224), the \"Bengals,\" is a USMC all-weather fighter attack squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, as part of Marine Aircraft Group 31 (MAG-31) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Bengals operate the F\/A-18D Hornet, the two-seat variant that provides the Marine Corps with all-weather strike, forward air controller (airborne), and tactical air coordinator capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe F\/A-18D Hornet gives VMFA(AW)-224 unique capabilities within the Marine air wing. The two-seat configuration allows a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) in the back seat to manage sensors, designate targets, and coordinate with ground forces, making the F\/A-18D particularly effective in the forward air controller (airborne) and close air support roles. The Bengals' WSOs and pilots work as a team to deliver precision strikes in any weather, day or night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis leather shoulder patch presents the Bengals' squadron design in a premium leather format sized for shoulder wear. The natural leather material gives the patch a distinctive, classic appearance that develops character over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals members and veterans, F\/A-18D Hornet community, MAG-31 and 2nd MAW personnel, MCAS Beaufort aviators, and leather military patch collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVMFA(AW)-224 Bengals — leather and stripes — the Fighting Bengals prowl in premium style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"Full Color","offer_id":56449579581825,"sku":"zxu1793014083026","price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique","offer_id":56449579614593,"sku":"cnk1793014083027","price":46.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/9521\/9841\/files\/FullSizeRender_b91e99a4-a8be-4974-b743-bf0ae420cb5a.jpg?v=1793014090","url":"https:\/\/www.larkandlantern.shop\/products\/official-vmfaaw-224-bengals-f-18-leather-shoulder-patch","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}