Squadron patch/insigna

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This is the deployed patch for the 510th Fighter Squadron that flies the Viper out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. The bottom tab states "Balad Buzzards 2007". This is the desert version and comes with velcro.

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This is the white version of the patch created for the 524th Fighter Squadron out of Cannon AFB for their efforts in the "Desert".

 

 

This is the blue version of the patch created for the 524th Fighter Squadron out of Cannon AFB for their efforts in the "Desert".

 

 

This is the desert version of the patch created for the 524th Fighter Squadron out of Cannon AFB for their efforts in the "Desert".

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This patch takes it's motto from the "Die Hard" movie. It was created by the 107th Fighter Squadron/Michigan Air National Guard "Red Devils" and shows the devil riding the Viper.

 

 

This is the desert version of the 111th Fighter Squadron's "Ace in the Hole" Friday patch.

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228^th ASHB, 1964

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The 555th Fighter Squadron was originally constituted as the 555th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 25 November 1942. It activated on 1 December 1942 at MacDill Field, FL, and wa assigned to the 386th Bombardment Group. It was redesignated as the 555th Bombardment Squadron, Medium, on 9 October 1944 and as the 555th Bombardment Squadron, Light, on 23 June 1945. Stationed at locations in England, France and Belgium, the squadron saw combat in ETO, from 30 July 1943-3 May 1945, flying the B-26 aircraft (1943-1945) and the A-26 (1945). It inactivated on 7 November 1945 at Westover Field, MA. The 555th FS reactivated on 1 April 1994 at Aviano AB, Italy. Assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing's Operations Group, the squadron transitioned to the F-16. This patch comes with velcro already attached.

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202^nd Helicopter Company, Vietnam

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This is the desert version of the standard F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft swirl with the words "Fighting Falcon" in Arabic.

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241^st Helicopter Squadron

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This is the historical reproduction Friday patch for the 62nd Fighter Squadron that flies the Viper out of Luke AFB, AZ.

 

 

This is the current version of the round squadron patch for the 63rd Fighter Squadron that flies the Viper out of Luke AFB, AZ.

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362^nd Aviation Company, Vietnam

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This is the color version of the current squadron patch for the 176th Fighter Squadron that flies the Viper for the WI Air National Guard out of Madison, WI.

 

 

This is the color version of the current wing patch for the 366th Fighter Wing, the F-16 Vipers that are flown by the Idaho Air National Guard.

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This is the Operation Allied Force patch for the Combat Stawks Makos that fly the F-16. The "Combat Stawks" are the 23rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, based out of Spangdahlem AB, Germany.

Modificato 3 Gennaio 2009 da Blue Sky

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610^th Transportation Detatchment, Vietnam, fine anni Sessanta

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This is the color version of the Idaho ANG patch for the 366th Fighter Wing, the F-16 Vipers that are flown by the Idaho Air National Guard.

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Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM)

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RCAF, 409 Squadron

 

Nickname: Night Hawk

Motto: MEDIA NOX MERIDIES NOSTER - "Midnight is our noon"

 

Its Badge, in front of a cloak a crossbow. The crossbow in front of a dark cloak indicates the unit's function as a night fighter squadron.

 

Battle Honours: Defence of Britain 1941-44, Fortress Europe 1942-44, France and Germany 1944-45, Normandy 1944 Rhine

 

The War Years

 

 

No. 409 Nighthawk Squadron formed at Digby in June 1941 for night operations with Boulton-Paul Defiants, moving in July to Coleby Grange, where in August Beaufighter IIf's arrived, allowing detachments to be maintained elsewhere. Two victories were claimed during the early days of the Squadron's existence, but in June 1942 Beaufighter Mk VI's were received and a greater degree of success was achieved. In February 1943 a move was made to Acklington, with detachments maintained in at least four other locations. In December a return to Coleby Grange was made, with the various detachments continuing their separate existences. Little was seen during the year, but in March 1944 the Squadron moved to Hunsdon, converting to the Mosquito Mk XII and joined No. 85 Group of the 2nd TAF (Tactical Air Force). Intruder and offensive patrols commenced and much action was seen over the Normandy beachhead in June, 11 victories were claimed during this month. After some action against V-1 Flying Bombs, operations over Europe re-commenced, and late in August the unit moved to Carpiquet in France. The first night fighters to be based on the mainland. By mid-October the Squadron had settled in the Lille area, where it was to remain until April 1945. On April 19 a move was made to the Rhine in Germany, and from here the unit was able to claim six victories in a single night. Shortly after this the war ended with the total victories at 61 1/2 claimed. The squadrons code letters during this period were KP.

 

Defiant NFI (July 1941 - September 1941)

Beaufighter II (August 1941 - June 1942)

Beaufighter VIF (June 1942 - August 1944)

Mosquito XIII (April 1944 - June 1945)

 

 

Cold War

 

Reactivated No. 409 AW (F) Squadron on 1 November 1954 and equipped with CF-100s, flying them from RCAF Station Comox, B.C. No. 409 Nighthawk squadron absorbed into the Canadian Armed Forces as an air defence squadron equipped with the CF-101 Voodoo interceptor.

 

CF-100 Canuck

CF-101 Voodoo

 

 

 

Unification

 

The squadron was based at CFB Comox, British Columbia. The squadron was re-equipped in the early 80's with CF-18 Hornet

 

CF-101 Voodoo

CF-18 Hornet

 

 

The Present

 

No.409 Nighthawk squadron was stood down on July 1994 due to defence spending reductions and its aircraft were placed in storage to be rotated through the other operational squadrons.

 

No. 409 Nighthawk squadron has been re-activated with the consolidation of Nos. 416 and 441 Squadrons on Jul 6 2006 at Cold Lake.

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101° Divisione Aviotrasportata

Snake

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This is the color version of the squadron patch for the 77th Fighter Squadron stationed at Shaw AFB, SC. I'm out at the moment, but have more inbound.

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RCAF, 411 Squadron

Nickname: County of York, Grizzly Bear

Motto: INIMICUS INIMICO - "Hostile to the enemy"

Its Badge, a bear rampant, denotes the bear is a fierce fighter and is to be found in Canada.

 

Battle Honours: Defence of Britain 1941-44, English Channel and North Sea 1942-43, Fortress Europe 1941-44, Dieppe France and Germany 1944-45, Arnheim Normandy 1944 Rhine

 

Background: The War Years

 

Formed on Supermarine Spitfire Mk I's and II's at Digby in June 1941, the unit converted to the Spitfire Mk Vb in October and moved to the Hornchurch sector the following month to commence operations over the Channel. In March 1942 it left No. 11 Group for the Digby sector in No. 12 Group, where it remained for year, the returning to 11 Group, to Kenley. A move to Biggen Hill in September brought Spitfire Mk IXb's and incorporation into 126 Wing to the 2nd TAF (Tactical Air Force). Operations as part of this wing were to continue throughout the rest of the war. The unit moved to France in mid June 1944 with Spitfire Mk IXe's replacing the Mk IXb's in September. A move to Holland followed in October with much action being seen during the Ardennes offensive in December, and in the closing months of the war. By mid april the unit was in Germany, ending the war at Wunstorf as re-equipment with the Spitfire Mk XVI's began. The Squadron claimed 86 victories. The Squadron's code letter during this period were DB.

 

 

 

Representative Aircraft

 

Spitfire IA (June 1941 - July 1941)

Spitfire IIA (July 1941 - October 1941)

Spitfire VB (October 1941 - October 1943)

Spitfire IXC (September 1943 - September 1944)

Spitfire IXE (September 1944 - May 1945)

Spitfire XVI (May 1945 - May 1945)

Spitfire XIVE (June 1945 - April 1946)

 

 

Background: The Cold War

 

 

No. 411 was reformed at Toronto as a Fighter Squadron (Reserve). In 1952 it was changed to No. 411 'County of York' Fighter Squadron (Auxiliary).

 

Representative Aircraft

 

Harvard

Vampire

T-33 Silver Star

 

 

Background: Unification

 

No. 411 Squadron was integrated into the Canadian Armed Forces as an Air Reserve Squadron operating the Beech Expeditor in the light transport role. Later it converted to the deHavilland CSR-123 Otter and operated it in the light transport and search and rescue roles. With the retirement of the Otters in the late 70's the Squadron gradually converted to rotary wing operations with the CH-136 Kiowa Light Observation Helicopter.

 

Representative Aircraft

 

Expeditor

CSR-123 Otter

CH-136 Kiowa

 

 

Background: The Present

 

With the retirement of the CH-136 Kiowa No. 411 Squadron was stood down and is currently inactive.

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This is the desert version of the current squadron patch for the 510th Fighter Squadron that flies the Viper out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. The patch already has velcro attached.

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RCAF, 412 Squadron

 

Nickname: Falcon

Motto: PROMPTUS AD VINDICTUM - "Swift to avenge"

Its Badge, a falcon volant. The falcon is indigenous to all parts of Canada. Known for its skill and aggressiveness in dealing with its enemies, it has been used for hunting from an early date in history.

 

 

Battle Honours: Defence of Britain 1941-44, Fortress Europe 1941-44, Dieppe English Channel and North Sea 1942-43, Arnheim Normandy 1944 Rhine

 

 

 

Background: The War Years

 

 

Formed at Digby in June 1941 with Spitfire Mk II's, the Squadron moved to Willingore in October, receiving Spitfire Mk Vb's. In May 1942 the Squadron moved to Martlesham Heath, and then in June to North Weald. Operations in the south-east continued from Merston, Tangemere, Redhill, Kenley until January 1943, when the unit Angle in South Wales. It returned to the south-east in March 1943, but in April moved to No. 10 Groups area until the summer. In October the Squadron joined No. 126 Wing of the 2nd TAF (Tactical Air Force) at Biggin Hill, where in November Spitfire Mk IXb's were received. Thereafter it was involved in operations over France leading up to the Normandy invasion in June 1944. Moving to French soil within days of the landings, air superiority patrols followed until the breakout in August, after which a move to Northern France brought operations over Nijmegen and Arnhem. Spitfire Mk IXe's replace the IXb's in September, following which the wing moved into Holland. The squadron played a key part in action during the Germans' Ardennes offensive, and in the final months of the war as the 21st Army Group pressed into north-west Germany. Moves to airfields in Germany were made during April 1945, ending at Wunstorf where the Squadron was about to convert to the Spitfire Mk XVIe's. The squadron claimed 108 victories and wore the unit code VZ during this period.

 

 

Representative Aircraft

 

Spitfire IIA (July 1941 - October 1941)

Spitfire VB (October 1941 - November 1943)

Spitfire IXC (November 1943 - September 1944)

Spitfire IXE (September 1944 - May 1945)

Spitfire XVI (May 1945 - June 1945)

Spitfire XIVE (June 1945 - May 1946)

 

 

Background: The Cold War

 

After the war it was re-formed at Rockcliffe as a transport squadron and later transferred to Uplands.

 

Representative Aircraft

 

Norseman

CC-129 Dakota

CC-128 Expeditor

CC-119 Flying Boxcar

Comet

North Star

C-5

CC-106 Yukon

 

 

 

Background: Unification

 

Upon unification No. 412 squadron was the VIP squadron for the Canadian Forces and was based at CFB Uplands (Ottawa), Ontario and flew the CO-119 Cessna 182, CC-117 Falcon, CC-144 Challenger and CC-109 Cosmopolitan. The squadron maintained a detachment at Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado (NORAD HQ) and Lahr, West Germany.

 

Representative Aircraft

 

CO-119 L-182

CC-109 Cosmopolitan

CC-117 Falcon

CC-144 Challenger

 

Background: The Present

 

Today the Squadron performs the VIP Transport and general duties with the CC-144 Challenger.

 

Representative Aircraft

 

CC-144 Challenger

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This is the desert version of the "Redeye" patch for the 120th Fighter Squadron, the Colorado Air National Guard unit that flies the F-16C+ out of Buckley AFB in Denver, CO. It is also used as their squadron designation as the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for when they are deployed.

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RCAF, 413v Squadron

Nickname: Tusker

Motto: AD VIGILAMUS UNDIS - "We watch the waves"

 

In front of a maple leaf and elephant's head affronte. The elephant represents the squadrons operations from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), while the motto suggests its function.

 

 

 

Battle Honours: Atlantic 1941-1943, Ceylon 1942, Eastern Waters 1942-1944

 

The History

 

Formed at Stranraer, Scotland, on 1 July 1941, 413 Squadron was the RCAF's third coastal and first flying boat (General Reconnaissance) squadron created overseas. The unit conducted its first European mission on 6 October 1941, providing one aircraft for convoy escort. However, the squadron's European stay proved to be both short and uneventful. On 8 March 1942, in response to a desperate need for reconnaissance aircraft to detect Japanese plans, the majority of the squadron sailed from England for the Far East. Meanwhile, selected aircrew flew 413's four Catalina aircraft to Ceylon arriving twenty days later. It's last operational flight was flown on 4 December 1944 and then it was transferred to England where is was to be reformed as a bomber squadron as part of No. 6 (RCAF) Group. Although the crew left the Far East on 21 January 1945, 413 Squadron never saw action in the skies over Europe. The winding-down of the European war led to the unit being disbanded on 23 February 1945.

 

No. 413 Squadron unofficially reformed as No. 13 (Photographic) Squadron at Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Ontario on 20 May 1944, and officially renumbered as No. 413 Squadron on 1 April 1947, the unit flew Mitchell and Lancaster aircraft on aerial photography. On 1 April 1949 it was redesignated Survey Transport and flew Dakota, Canso and Norseman aircraft in logistical support and the transportation of survey parties in the far north. The squadron was disbanded on 1 November 1950.

 

The squadron was reformed as a Sabre squadron as part of No. 3 (Fighter) Wing, RCAF Station Zweibrucken flying the F-86 Sabre as part of the 4th Allied Tactical Air Force (4 ATAF).

 

Upon unification of the forces No. 413 squadron reformed as a search and rescue / transport squadron based at CFB Summerside, PEI and flew the CC-115 Buffalo and CH-113 Labrador.

 

The squadron moved to CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia on June 10, 1991, where it currently resides equipped with CC-130 Hercules and CH-113 Labrador.

 

 

 

Representative Aircraft

 

Catalina I/IB/IV (July 1941 - December 1944)

Mitchell

Lancaster MP

Dakota

Canso

Norseman

CL-13 Sabre

CC-115 Buffalo

CH-113 Labrador

CC-130 Hercules

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This is the "purple" version of the "Viper Sandy" Supersonic Saviours patch for the 510th Fighter Squadron that flies the Viper out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. They were forward deployed to a Turkish base in support of the operations. This patch too is VERY colorful. Awesome!