Okinawan - Made Early 1970s Patch for USN Reconnaissance Squadron 63 VFP-63 aka "Eyes of the Fleet"

This is a circa 1970s patch for the United States Navy Reconnaissance Squadron 63 (VFP-63), also known as "Eyes of the Fleet". The squadron flew Vought F-8 Crusaders and participated in the Vietnam War. This piece might be post-period-of-service. The squadron was decommissioned in 198The patch shows a white missile sailing over the South Pacific.

Circa 1970s (might be post-period-of-service).

Approximately 4" in height and 4-1/8" in width.

Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester thread, twill backing.

To be sewn onto Flight Clothing.

None.

This is from a United States Navy attack squadron patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX13 LADEX10/13 SADEX03/10/21

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch has some light wear only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.