Veteran-Owned • Aircrew-Built
HERKYBIRD CO.
AFSOC, C-130 and squadron gear — custom hats, patches and crew products built for the people who fly, fix and support the mission.
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Hold Short designs, sectional-chart hats and aircraft nose-profile apparel for airline, general aviation and everyday pilots.
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Most Requested by Aircrew
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166th AW Delaware ANG C-130H Wing Tail Flash Hat – UV Leatherette
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MC-130J & MH-47 Air Refueling Patch Hat – Laser Engraved Leatherette
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101st RQS Gabreski NY ANG HH-60W Jolly Green II Squadron Hat – UV Leatherette
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MC-130H Combat Talon II Patch Hat
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KC-46 and A-10 Refueling
Regular price $29.92 USDRegular price
Air Refueling — Tanker & Receiver
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Custom Air Refueling Patch Hat – Your Tanker, Your Receiver | Laser Engraved Leatherette
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MC-130J & MH-47 Air Refueling Patch Hat – Laser Engraved Leatherette
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A-10 & HC-130J Air Refueling Patch Hat – Laser Engraved Leatherette
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KC-46 and A-10 Refueling
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HC-130J & HH-60 Air Refueling Patch Hat – Laser Engraved Leatherette
Regular price $29.92 USDRegular price
Let customers speak for us
Outstanding quality and it came with stickers too! Great company and products
Great quality, good looking hat.
Had this hat sent to me and the craftsmanship, stitching, and overall quality are outstanding. It's well-made, comfortable, and a great way to represent the Steel Airmen. Shipping was smooth and the product exceeded expectations. This had can also survive any climate you may work in if you are a fan or work for the 911th I greatly recommend this hat to showcase your Steel airman pride!
Quality is outstanding. This a good brand.
It is an awesome well made product, and I am proud to wear it every day. It represents my son’s service to our country. Thank you.
Great detail and craftsmanship
Any future plans to make
301 RQS PSFB FL Caps
Once again great cap
And having multiple options on cap type
Great quality hat! Love the detail of the AC-130U patch on the hat.
You guys were great to work with. Thank you again
Hat is great. Already wearing it all the time
Fantastic quality. This hat was exactly what I was hoping for. Highly recommend.
Excellent product, especially the customer service. They were always in contact when my product was being delayed.
Great transaction, hat is of very good quality. Will be buying another very soon.
Very neat hat memorializing my Dyess
C-130 days. And the customer service was even better, with the owner texting me twice to make sure he got every detail right. First class operation!
The hat came out great. I got RDU with 5L-23R. I'm a plane spotter and can't wait to show everyone. Love it.
Ramon was attentive and very responsive. 100% recommended. Top quality.
V1Rot8 Aviation Lifestyle
Hold Short designs, sectional-chart hats and aircraft nose-profile apparel — built for pilots, maintainers and aviation enthusiasts.
V1Rot8 — Hold Short, Sectionals & Aircraft
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Hold Short Runway Hat – Any Airport, Any Runway | UV Leatherette | V1Rot8
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Hold Short Line T-Shirt – Any Airport | Front Sign, or Front + Full Airfield Diagram
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Sectional Aircraft Tee – Your Aircraft, Your Airport | V1Rot8
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Sectional Aircraft Patch Hat – Your Aircraft, Your Airport | V1Rot8
Regular price $39.92 USDRegular price
Custom Squadron & Unit Orders
From one-off crew hats to full squadron runs, HerkyBird handles custom artwork, patches and bulk orders with aircrew-level attention to detail.
Veteran-Owned, Family-Run
HerkyBirdCo is a veteran-owned, family-run Small business in Central Pennsylvania, founded by a C-130 Aviator with over 25 years of service in military aviation and aircraft maintenance. Inspired by the aircraft and crews who keep missions moving, we create laser-engraved aviation hats, squadron gifts, and aviation gear built for pilots, crew members, maintainers, and aviation enthusiasts. Every item is made to order — not mass-produced. Each piece is crafted specifically for you.