VF-143 Pukin Dogs APH-6 Pilot Helmet Long Sleeve Tee

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

- Medium-weight (6.0 oz) vintage-feel cotton for a substantial, lived-in hand

- Tubular knit body (no side seams) reduces waste and creates a clean silhouette

- Ribbed collar and shoulder tape for shape retention and durability

- Classic fit with sewn-in label; runs slightly smaller than usual

- Color-dependent fiber blends: solid colors 100% cotton; heathers contain polyester

Care instructions

- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed

- Do not dryclean

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

- Tumble dry: medium heat

- Do not iron