VF VFA 143 Pukin Dogs Fighter Squadron Zippo Lighter

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This is a genuine full size Zippo lighter. Made in 2001. Comes mint in the box. You may see a little dust in the photo, sorry about that. Email me with questions and be sure to check out my other listings for more Zippos. I have some other military Zippos (Navy, Squadrons, Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, misc military, some vintage) that I will be listing this week and next so stay tuned. I will be happy to combine shipping. is some info: The VFA-143 Pukin' Dogs is a US Navy strike fighter squadron flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. T are two tales on how the distinctive squadron name came about: the popular version is that when the Griffin design was unveiled a female observer commented that the creature's droopy head and gaping mouth made it looked like a dog throwing up. A few claimed the nickname originated in Vietnam when a USAF F-105 pilot remarked on how the beast resembled a vomiting canine. Either way, the legend of the World Famous Pukin' Dogs had begun. Deployments include: Korean War , Vietnam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Pukin' Dogs found 1990 to be a very successful year as the won the FFARP trophy for the second consecutive year and achieved the highest score in FFARP history. VF-143 also won the Tactical Reconnaissance (TACRECCE) trophy, an unprecedented dual victory in the same year. The squadron was also nominated read more

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