VF-143 Pukin Dogs APH-6 Pilot Helmet

This shirt features an APH-6 taped as VF-143 from the late 1970s.

During the 1970s, VF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” entered a new era of Naval Aviation when the squadron transitioned from the F-4 Phantom II to the F-14A Tomcat. VF-143 received the Tomcat in 1974 and soon took the new fighter to sea aboard USS America. With its distinctive winged-dog insignia and colorful squadron markings, VF-143 became one of the early operational F-14 squadrons and helped establish the Tomcat as the U.S. Navy’s premier fleet-defense fighter.

Product features

- 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)

- Garment-dyed finish for a vintage, textured color and handfeel

- Tubular knit without side seams for a clean, flattering silhouette

- Durable double-needle stitching on all seams with sewn-in label

- Sizes S–4XL available; choice of 58 colors to suit personal style

Care instructions

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

- Do not bleach

- Tumble dry: low heat

- Iron, steam or dry: low heat

- Do not dryclean