JAD57 Posted October 5, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 5, 2013 Hi, I was wondering if I can get some help in identifying this patch, And if it is a genuine example. Patch measures 5-1/4" Dia. Too bad about the condition but still has charisma. Thanks in advance for any help, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 5, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 5, 2013 Cool patch.For some reason it reminds me more of a Navy patch. Did it come with any other items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAD57 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks, I wish it did, but that was the only air corp item she had. I did also get a 13th armoured div.Medic uniform. Thanks again Jeff. Not sure if this patch is related to this tunic, I did look up the 13th. Armored Div. history and saw that they were known as the Black Cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted October 5, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 5, 2013 I think it's a USN squadron also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted October 5, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2013 Neat patch!Shame about it being cut up.I'm wondering if it may be a tow target squadron.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted October 5, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 5, 2013 It's navy fore sure, as my dad has a smaller version in his display case. My dad was vs-27, which this patch is not from that. He was on board the intrepid, randolf and Yorktown. Your answer lies tied to those three carriers during Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted October 5, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 5, 2013 Yup, VS-27 US Navy ..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted October 6, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 6, 2013 Interesting. I knew that Vs-27 used to be the pelican with the submarine in it's mouth. My dad has about 3 types of those patches. Didn't know that this patch was from that. Does this predate the pelican/sub? It has too if Johnny vouches for it. So VS-27 began in 1950. So this patch in the post is most likely early 1950s to 1966 as my father had the later version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted October 6, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 6, 2013 VP Navy.com does not show this patch as a patch for VS27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted October 6, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 6, 2013 Unofficial VS 24 "Duty Cat" patch. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted October 6, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 6, 2013 yes that is it, VS-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted October 6, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 6, 2013 Nice! My dad ran into that unit in 1967. Got his patch from them as they were the sister unit to the VS-27 on that cruise. My dad's version is about the size of a quarter (slightly larger) with a safety pin on the back. Round, but without the AIRSARON 24 arc on the bottom. Good work gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 6, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 6, 2013 So AIRASRON is Air Anti Submarine Squadron? I knew it would be ID'd by the end of the day. So this design is from the 60's? I couldn't find any history on this squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted October 6, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 6, 2013 Oops got the "number " wrong ........................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAD57 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks for the info on this. I did find some history on VS-24. http://www.dutycat.com/VS24.html http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sea_Control_Squadron_24_(United_States_Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted March 10, 2014 Share #16 Posted March 10, 2014 Home for spring break. Here is a patch of this unit that my dad traded for when he was with the VS-27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnley Posted August 26, 2015 Share #17 Posted August 26, 2015 In 1948 a junior pilot drew this cat on the chalkboard during night operations on a particular stormy night. It remained on the board until all pilots had safely landed. It caught on and became a tradition. The duty cat stayed on display in the VS-24 ready room anytime flight ops were underway. I was a VS-24 pilot in the early 70's. By the way the squadron was deactivated a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted August 26, 2015 Share #18 Posted August 26, 2015 In 1948 a junior pilot drew this cat on the chalkboard during night operations on a particular stormy night. It remained on the board until all pilots had safely landed. It caught on and became a tradition. The duty cat stayed on display in the VS-24 ready room anytime flight ops were underway. I was a VS-24 pilot in the early 70's. By the way the squadron was deactivated a few years ago. Welcome to the forum! Please feel free to post your VS-24 items!!! And add your knowledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted August 26, 2015 Share #19 Posted August 26, 2015 My VS-24 Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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