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

- 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