Authentic, officially licensed US Navy VP-46 Grey Knights squadron patch

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Officially Licensed US Navy VP-46 Grey Knights Squadron Patches — Patrol Squadron 46 P-8A Poseidon Embroidered Patch

The Oldest and the Best — VP-46 Grey Knights.

Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46), the “Grey Knights,” is a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron operating the Boeing P-8A Poseidon from NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, the Grey Knights carry the motto “The Oldest and the Best” — a reference to their distinguished heritage as one of the longest-serving patrol squadrons in the Navy. VP-46 conducts anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance, and maritime domain awareness operations across the world’s oceans.

The P-8A Poseidon represents a revolutionary leap in maritime patrol aviation, replacing the legacy P-3C Orion with a Boeing 737-based platform equipped with advanced sensors, weapons systems, and networked warfare capabilities. VP-46’s Grey Knights operate this cutting-edge aircraft across vast ocean expanses, hunting submarines, tracking surface vessels, and providing critical maritime intelligence to combatant commanders. The Grey Knights’ heritage stretches back through decades of Cold War patrols, and they continue to stand the watch in today’s complex maritime environment. This officially licensed patch meets squadron standards and is authorized for wear and collection.

Perfect For: VP-46 Grey Knights active-duty members and veterans, P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion enthusiasts, maritime patrol aviation community supporters, Patrol Wing 10 alumni, NAS Whidbey Island personnel, and military patch collectors who value the Grey Knights’ long and distinguished service.

The Oldest and the Best — VP-46 Grey Knights on patrol.

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