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Air Corp Patch? I.D. Help Needed: USN VS-24


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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

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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