VFA-102 Diamondbacks HGU-68 Pilot Helmet

This shirt features an original fleet used HGU-68 from the VFA-102 Diamondbacks.

Helmets known for their distinctive red and white diamondback markings, VF-102 transitioned from the superior F-14 Tomcat to the Super Hornet and was redesignated VFA-102 in the early 2000s. In 2003, the Diamondbacks became the Navy’s first forward-deployed Super Hornet squadron in Japan. VFA-102 has operated throughout the Indo-Pacific, performing carrier-based strike, fighter escort, reconnaissance, and other combat missions as part of Carrier Air Wing Five.

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