unknown Squadron Patch

[Adrian6256]

Hello, I recently picked up a group of patches. I was able to identify the pilot training Squadron out of Texas, but the others are mysterious to me. The polar bear patches are similar to the AEF patches but I don't think that is what these are. Any help in identifying these would be appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance,

Adrian

 

 

 

[Adrian6256]

 

 

[Adrian6256]

[Wake1941]

Bottom right looks like 3645th pilot training squadron, the yellow i believe is an airborne unit and looks real

[John Conway]

The Black panther is the 541st Airborne infantry regiment. Looks WW2 era but the in crowd will have to confirm if it was of a style and construction that was actually worn by the unit. I'm guessing this is a made for collectors example but not my expertise.

[Randy]

The 3645 Pilot Training Sq. is for B Flight of the 3645 PTS. It was at Laughlin AFB, TX, flying T-37s. Here's the squadron patch the flight was a part of. Both are 60s era.

 

Randy

[Adrian6256]

John, thank you so much for identifying this patch for me, I was thinking it was a squadron patch, but the fact that its undersized was throwing me off.

 

Adrian

[Adrian6256]

Randy, thats awesome info. Im glad that it is from my home state, do you think its 1960s? I wasnt sure if it was a more modern patch.

 

Adrian,

[Adrian6256]

Wake1941, I had no idea it was airborne until you pointed that out. Thank you for your help.

 

Adrian

[Randy]

Randy, thats awesome info. Im glad that it is from my home state, do you think its 1960s? I wasnt sure if it was a more modern patch.

 

Adrian,

Yes, that looks like a 60s era patch by the construction. In 1972 the 3645 PTS was redesignated the 85 Flying Training Sq. with the same mission. They even kept the same B Flight patch and added the new designation.

 

Randy

[John Conway]

You're welcome sir! Surprised we don't have any input from the Airborne pros!

John, thank you so much for identifying this patch for me, I was thinking it was a squadron patch, but the fact that its undersized was throwing me off.

Adrian