wolfbay Posted April 30, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 30, 2013 I got these two patches and have not been able to get any info on either. Please Help Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wolfbay Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted April 30, 2013 This patch came with a Banquet Program for the Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ww2relichunter Posted April 30, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2013 Never seen the first patch before but wow it is a beauty !! Congrats on the find i hope somebody knows what it is a would love to find out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted April 30, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2013 Nice Finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted April 30, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 30, 2013 Your first patch reminds me of a WW2 Navy "Patrol" Squadron type , I've not seen it before, but there's 3 "frontal" view of aircraft in the upper right and the para torpedo/mine indicate the type, BUT, there's also the possibility of it being latter era as Bullion types were made into the Korean era etc . The Texas Plainsmen also another I've not seen would narrow down the bases they could have been at t only that state , so I'd try googling the title and Texas Naval air bases in the WW2 era and see what that brings about . Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted April 30, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 30, 2013 The bullion patch is fantastic! Probably THE best (IMO) squadron patch that I've seen. I agree that it is probably a VT or VP squadron. Wondering if the lower left quadrant is symbolic of the CBI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfbay Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted April 30, 2013 thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vostoktrading Posted April 30, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 30, 2013 That bullion patch in post one is interesting. The cross in the top left looks like a Maltese cross. The colors split white and red match the Maltese flag. In the early 1950's the US Navy had some P2V squadrons temporarily based at RAF Luqa on Malta. Perhaps it has something to do with Malta? Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot12 Posted April 30, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 30, 2013 Great patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted May 1, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 1, 2013 WOW! Sweet patches! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted May 1, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 1, 2013 on the menu the title "Skybusters" is mentioned,possibly a "lead" to what this squadron was , I'm thinking they may have been based out of Naval Air Station Dallas seeing as the cowboy/bucking longhorn are the main design ...................also if the motel name can be googled it will help narrow down where they were. If you find anything definite on it please keep us informed , VERY cool patches and thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!!!!! johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfbay Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted May 1, 2013 Herring Hotel is in Amarillo, Texas but no Navy bases just USAAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted May 1, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 1, 2013 Did you try "Auxiallry" air stations for that area,or the nearest NAS to Amirillo , they could have travelled seeing as Texas is so large a state . Also try the Amirrillo newspapers of that time via net search, there may be a story of the meeting at the hotel Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted May 2, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 2, 2013 The lower left panel of the first posted patch has a sonobouy which were not used by the US Navy in WW2 so the patch would be later. Sonobouys were used earliest by P-2V Neptune aircraft. Lower right panel would be a symbol of the US colors and the upper left is the design of Malta. So I think Jon on post #13 is correct on this particular patch. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted May 2, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 2, 2013 I was talking about the Skybusters patch as it's WW2 , no question about the Bullion being latter era , as you mentioned the para sonabuoy is 50's-60's era , so most likely a VP or VS type .the three frontal view aircraft on the top right section also appear to be twin engine types with tip tanks ,so again probably P2v type. Johnny try posting the bullion one over at this site VP Navy that one should get you an ID if any site will ............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted May 2, 2013 Share #21 Posted May 2, 2013 SWEET !!! My favorite is patch #1 . They just don't get any nicern than this . Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted May 2, 2013 Share #22 Posted May 2, 2013 Yeah , that one is a really nice find, now if only we can figure out what/when about it !!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill Scott Posted September 3, 2014 Share #24 Posted September 3, 2014 The Texas Plainsmen were 60 young student pilots put together from young men from the panhandle of Texas.I found an article published July 11 1942 in the Amarillo Daily News with an explanation of what the Texas Plainsmen Squadron was all about.It goes so far as to say that the Globe News will prepare the insignia for the boys all the way down to stickers for their luggage.This squadron was to sleep eat play and train as one unit just like the Famous WW1 US Navy unit who fought and died together.I do not know if they were able to stay together but it will make an interesting research project for some one.I printed the page but it came out so tiny I needed a glass to read it.When I figure out how to print it larger I will scan it in for all to see.I own the plainsmen group that started this post and I hate unknown insignia.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted September 5, 2014 Share #25 Posted September 5, 2014 Hey Scotty , glad you have a "lead" on this one, I'm just like you , I abhor "unknown/Un-ID'd"unit emblems , I have a photo albums with about 50-60 give/take that I'm still working on when time permits , so many to try to figure out first what service branch , and then what "mission" type they were etc etc etc ................ Please keep us posted on the info about the Texas Plainsmen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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