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VMFA(AW)-242 "BATS" Tee

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  3. Color & Print Process: Black

    Vivid Printing: White Underbase

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Style: Basic Dark T-Shirt

Comfortable, casual and loose fitting, our heavyweight dark color t-shirt will quickly become one of your favorites. Made from 100% cotton, it's unisex and wears well on anyone and everyone. We’ve double-needle stitched the bottom and sleeve hems for extra durability. Select a design from our marketplace or customize it to make it uniquely yours!

Size & Fit

  • Model is 6’2” and is wearing a medium
  • Standard fit
  • Garment is unisex sizing
  • Fits true to size

Fabric & Care

  • 100% cotton (Heathers are a cotton/poly blend)
  • Double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom
  • Imported
  • Machine wash cold

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VMFA(AW)-242 "BATS" Tee

Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 or VMFA (AW)-242 The squadron, known as the "Bats", is based at Marine Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12). They Fly F/A-18D Hornets. During World War II they fought in the Battle of Saipan, Tinian, & Iwo Jima. In 1967 the "BATS" were also assigned to the first of many Operation Rolling Thunder missions over North Vietnam. During the squadron’s tour in Vietnam, VMFA(AW)-242 logged 16,783 combat sorties and delivered 85,990 tons of ordnance. From August 4, 2004 to March 18, 2005, the Bats supported Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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My 11 yo wore adult XL (5’7” 165#). The 8yo is small framed. She wore adult small and tied it in the back. Grandma wore adult large with long sleeve shirt underneath. Tall girl adult medium. Dark haired male adult large. Good quality dark Heather gray, Gildan brand shirt. -it was next up from basic choice and cost about $20 per shirt. Not too thick or thin. Washed and dried well, no major shrinkage. Not see-through. Can wear a bra under it fine. Screen print is just as shown and well done, front and back.
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By Jenny S.September 9, 2025 • Verified Purchase
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My 11 yo wore adult XL (5’7” 165#). The 8yo is small framed. She wore adult small and tied it in the back. Dark haired male wearing adult large and female wearing adult medium. Good quality dark Heather gray, Gildan brand shirt. -it was next up from basic choice and cost about $20 per shirt. Not too thick or thin. Washed and dried well, no major shrinkage. Not see-through. Can wear a bra under it fine. Screen print is just as shown and well done, front and back. They printed random cupcake image I downloaded from internet with no problems! Looked perfect! Front design was stock from zazzel.

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VMFA(AW)-242 "BATS" Tee
Product ID: 235406365371756984
Created on: 5/10/2014, 8:49 AM
Rating: G