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VF-154 Black Knights Squadron Patch - Plastic Backing Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154), also known as the “Black Knights,” is a USN strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The Black Knights are an operational fleet squadron flying the F/A-18F Hornet.The use of naval aviation insignia is a modern form of heraldry that dates back to the early period of naval aviation in the 1920's and captures many proud moments of its history. The practice fosters a sense of pride, unit cohesion and contributes to high morale, esprit de corps and professionalism within the community. It also serves as an effective means of preserving a command's tradition, continuity of purpose and recognition, as traced through its lineage. The following rules are provided to ensure that all command insignia and slogans are in keeping with the highest traditions of the proud naval aviation heritage.F6F HellcatVF-154 arose when a Naval Reserve squadron was called to operational duty for the Korean war. The squadron was activated as VFB-718 upon the 1st of July 1946. Initially based at NAS Floyd Bennett, NY, their first mount was the F-6F Hellcat, soon followed by the F-4U Corsair. As well as changing aircraft, the squadron went through several designation changes, becoming VF-68A then VF-837. During their time as VF-837 the squadron moved from NAS Floyd Bennett to NAS Moffett Field, CA.F9F-2B PantherVF-837 flew a combat cruise in the Korean war, flying off the USS Antietam (CV 36). By this point they had moved from the F-4U Corsairs to F9F-2 Panthers. VF-837 returned from their first cruise and started working up for a second. On the 4th of February 1953 while passing under the Golden Gate Bridge onboard the USS Princeton (CV 37) Address Book and on their way back to Korea, VF-837 was officially redesignated VF-154.F4B Phantom IIAfter the Panther, VF-154 acquired the F-3J Fury, followed by the F-8 Crusader in
