The following it the collection of Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) Third Class Peter Paul Plecinoga. He served with VF-102 Diamondbacks from 1960 - 1963. He served on the USS Forrestal  CVA-59, USS Enterprise CVAN-65  and the USS Independence CVA-62. During this time aboard the USS Enterprise he saw action in the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

Patches

This is Peter's uniform label with wings denoting structural mechanic and VF-102

This is a 4 inch round wool embroidered patch of the naval insignia.

This is a cut edge Carrier air wing EIGHT patch.

This is a patch from the Carrier Air Wing Six.

This is Peter's  5 inch VF-102 Diamondbacks uniform patch.

This is a 5 inch round Patch from the USS Enterprise CVAN-65

This a patch of the logo of the USS Forrestal CVA-59

This is a patch from the USS Independence CVA-62.

Photographs:

This a hand colored 8 X 10 of Peter.

This is another portrait of Peter.

This is Peter's Camillus fighting Knife. It might be a private purchase. The sheath has been personalized with wire stitching and his name carved in it.