JCFalkenbergIII Posted August 21, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2010 I came across this on the internet while looking up Military Air Transport Service insignia. I seem to recall quite a few patches and insignia where something was changed or intentionally altered to not be PC or regulation. This one was new to me. It was stated to have been made in Australia in 1944. Are these type of patches actually worn or were they just morale type of insignia? Robert http://home.brisnet.org.au/~dunn/usaaf/usatc.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted August 22, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 22, 2010 There are many variations of the patch on the left and they were worn; it was quite a popular design and some are much more, shall we say, anatomically correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted August 23, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2010 This from the 80th Fighter Squadron and 80th TFS, one might think had entered the ranks of Non PC, but... not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcen Posted August 23, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2010 Hi, there editor. Your work has been very good. Hopefully, we can get some pictures into the newsletter portion and we will be moving toward growth again. Here are a couple of pictures of Pin-up patches that I have. Mostly, perhaps all, are Army Aviation Pocket Patches. Nice and I do have many more too. A couple of these were made by a company that I talk about on my website. Went out of business and I miss the fine people and their great work each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted August 27, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2010 Aviation leads the way on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted August 27, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2010 The ole bone through the nose on a Witchdoctor pocket patch from the 174th Assault Helicopter Company. Must be something in the water Aviation units drink. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcen Posted September 2, 2010 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2010 And a couple more nice Navy patches. Now, guys, there were 2 dustoff patches shown just above this that I do not have. Also, that Silver Spurs Cav patch, Anyone have some to trade? Would love to hear from you. TEXCEN (Emil) also: www.texcentrader.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 4, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 4, 2010 Miss Fury, both official and Friday versions, from Tyndall AFB. They should have seen this one a mile away, that was too easy to do! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxboymike Posted September 4, 2010 Share #9 Posted September 4, 2010 Here's an old navy squadron one for you. This is the patch for VAH-5, known as the savage sons of sanford, and the savage sons of ubangi. They flew the Douglas A-3 Skywarrior in the late 50's, early 60's. In 1962 I believe they changed their insignia to a profile of an Indian warrior in headress. The story I've heard is that the squadron was deployed aboard a carrier that was hosting some African VIP's, and the squadron changed the insignia to avoid any hurt feelings. If anyone knows more, please feel free to add to the story. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHRAT Posted September 5, 2010 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2010 this is a lerge jacket patch. not sure how old it is. heres one from Vietnam area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted September 7, 2010 Share #11 Posted September 7, 2010 Here are a couple USAF ones Mark A couple mor USAF Mark Some US Army Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntzman Posted September 7, 2010 Share #12 Posted September 7, 2010 I love the official & friday sets. They make a nice side by side collection. One thing is for sure, these guys have a great sense of humor. The sad thing to me is that somewhere from artwork to production a lot of these go from great to ok. Like the dustoff one "the louder you scream....." that coould have been an awesome one, if the digitizer just tried to tweak the facial image a little bit more.............. just a pet peeve of mine as a designer. And don't get me started on that version of TF Rochambeau......... still don't know what that is *LOL* I think it's supposed to be the Cav hat, but on this version it looks more like the goof face hat you get at Disney............ not a look I associate with a naked woman riding a rocket *LOL* Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted September 7, 2010 Share #13 Posted September 7, 2010 Another. Robert Robert, The motto on your patch is one of two I recall from my old SAC days. The other is: "SAC-Where you can't make the same mistake once." Patch Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted September 7, 2010 Share #14 Posted September 7, 2010 Made in Kabul. I forgot what TLE stands for: Target Location Element? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted September 8, 2010 Share #15 Posted September 8, 2010 Concerning German laws this Shorttimer badge falls into the same category (although it was produced and sold here ). Um, well, a pirate skull did NOT serve as a model for this particular death's head, if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntzman Posted September 10, 2010 Share #16 Posted September 10, 2010 That short timer badge is certainly an oddball......... is the TK actually part of the whole badge or is it added on to the base ? Anyway, certainly not PC by any stretch of the imagination !!!!! Oh, and I love the Afghan TLE patch !!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 10, 2010 Share #17 Posted September 10, 2010 Concerning German laws this Shorttimer badge falls into the same category (although it was produced and sold here ). Um, well, a pirate skull did NOT serve as a model for this particular death's head, if you know what I mean. Here's another that skirts the German laws. USAF Europe Tac Eval. These guys would check out aircrew readiness and safety throughout the command as an inspection team. Obviously, some thought they had a reputation equal to that of this former German organization! Anyone who's ever been on a base that failed one of these knows how brutal life will become til the re-eval is passed. The kicker is this is German made, early to mid 60s. I'm sure it was banned soon after, as I've never seen another. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 12, 2010 Share #18 Posted September 12, 2010 Well, I held off on this one, but what the heck. 35 FS from Kunsan, Korea, TDY to Alaska. Hard to see, the the red says "Eielson AFB". This one caused a bit of controversy, to say the least! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vostoktrading Posted September 12, 2010 Share #19 Posted September 12, 2010 Here's one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted September 12, 2010 Share #20 Posted September 12, 2010 Here's one. What unit is this patch from or is it generic? FIG-MO = *uck it got my orders Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vostoktrading Posted September 13, 2010 Share #21 Posted September 13, 2010 What unit is this patch from or is it generic? FIG-MO = *uck it got my orders Mark Mark, I don't know what unit or era but it looks pretty old. It's embroidered on wool. Here's the back. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL Posted September 19, 2010 Share #22 Posted September 19, 2010 I think this is my all time favorite patch. If only I could find one. I'm really enjoying this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer21 Posted September 19, 2010 Share #23 Posted September 19, 2010 Thought I would add a few from my collection, enjoy... 'Little Annie Fanny' on the 117th AHC Patch, This was from a cartoon strip that ran in Play Boy during the 60sand 70s. The 175th AHC 'Outlaws' where in Vietnam as A Co 502nd AVN Regt and later assign to Germany, finally becoming a Texas Army National Guard unit and then being reflagged as B Co 1-158th AVN REGT. C Co 1-147th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) is a Command and Control Aviation Company responsible for flying the Commander and the Command Staff over the battlefield to direct the subordinate elements. More to follow soon... Here's a common theme across some Army Aviation units. This one's not too hard to figure out. The pin-up girl riding a Hell-Fire Missile. Represented here are: C Co 1-149th AVN REGT, A Co 1-158th AVN REGT, A Co 1-227th AVN REGT (Task Force Rochambeau), F Co 2/3-159th AVN REGT (TF Eagle), and A Troop 3-17th CAV. The three lower left patches are a sample of around nine variations from A Co 1-277th AVN REGT commemorative patch for its deployment in OIF. Here are some various Attack and Air CAV units: C Co 3-101st AVN, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Notice that the letters at the bottom "WWBRD" stand for "What Would Bert Reynolds Do?", D Co 1-227th 1st CAV Division, C Co 1-227th 1st Cav Division, A Co 4-227th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB) 1st Cav Division, C Troop 2-6th CAV, and S Troop 4-3rd CAV. Lift and Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Company Units: A Co 2-52nd AVN REGT, B Co 1-126th AVN REGT, B Co 6-101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), A Co 5-159th AVN REGT/12th CAB, C Co 6-101st ABN DIV, 82nd Med Co 82nd Airborne Division, and the 45th Med Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHRAT Posted September 23, 2010 Share #24 Posted September 23, 2010 I showed this one in another thread. but it fits in here as well. Theater made in Qatar 2009 Velcro backed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 24, 2010 Share #25 Posted September 24, 2010 One from the late 70s/early 80s. Now it's relevant again! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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