Patch Identification: Wild Weasel

[usaf70]

Need information on the Wild Weasel patch, as to who would have worn it, was it a company patch handout, etc. and the Tiger head which is embroidered on felt.

The Tiger with the "H" has been IDd as the F-5 Tiger II program patch.

The patches came from a deceased Lt.Col. who flew as Navigator on B-47, B-58, And in Vietnam, B-52 and F-105 Wild Weasels.

Any info on the Tiger Head and Wild Weasel is appreciated.

[Randy]

The weasel is a manufacture's design for the General Dynamics AGM-78 anti-radiation missile. This was first used on F-105s in the Wild Weasel role hunting SAM sites. The crews liked the design enough to use it as the squadron patch for the 6010 WWS which was later designated the 17 WWS. The Tiger on right is not over an H but a II, since the F-5E was known as the Tiger II and the preceding F-5A was the Freedom Fighter. Enough changes were made to warrant the name change. The left tiger looks foreign made, and many countries flew the F-5E so maybe that's a lead.

 

Randy

[usaf70]

Thanks Randy.

Is the Tiger II patch very collectible?

[Randy]

Thanks Randy.

Is the Tiger II patch very collectible?

 

It's the large one, so it's a bit harder to find. But the company gave out lots of these it seems.

 

Randy

 

[usaf70]

Thanks Randy