VT-19 Frogs Squadron Patch - Plastic BackingAviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you'll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the VT-19 Attack Frogs Patch!3.7"W x 4.2"HEmbroideredUS Naval Aviator Owned BusinessSew OnPlastic Backing (increases rigidity; the patch lasts longer and stays flat)Aerial of a US Navy (USN) T-2 Buckeye, Training Air Wing Six (CTW-6) (TRAWING SIX), NAS Pensacola, Florida (FL), flown by Ensign (ENS) D. Greg Detwiler, Training Squadron NINETEEN (VT-19) "Frogs", Naval Air Station Meridan, Mississippi (MS).The famed "19" was re-established as the "Attack Frogs" of Training Squadron NINETEEN at NAS Meridian, Mississippi. VT-19's mission today consists of instructing future naval aviators, both Navy and Marine Corps, in basic jet familiarization, radio instruments, precision aerobatics, formation flying, night flying, air-to-air gunnery and carrier qualification. Strike Training Squadron NINETEEN is responsible for all T-2 jet pilot training conducted for the U.S. Navy. VT-19 also trains jet pilots for numerous foreign countries such as France, Spain, Italy and Thailand.Initially, the squadron was assigned 57 aircraft, including T-2As and T-2Bs which were phased out in February 1973, and May 1973, respectively. Presently 82 T-2C "Buckeye" aircraft are assigned to Training Air Wing ONE.In August 1985, the squadron's maintenance department was disbanded in favor of civilian contract maintenance.Training Squadron NINETEEN has been consistently commended for its aggressive, all encompassing safety program and training effectiveness. In the course of their excellent safety record, the "Attack Frogs" have continually exceeded their assigned pilot training rate. Squadron recognition has included the Admiral John H. Towers Flight Safety Award for 1987 (second award), the Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award for 1985, 14 CNATRA Mishap Free awards, Meritorious Unit