Kees T. Posted July 21, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2015 Can yo Gentlemen ID this some sort of squadron patch and date it for me ? All the best, Kees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees T. Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted July 21, 2015 The back; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted July 21, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2015 It looks to be based off the WWII AAC Armament specialist patch. My guess is that it's a novelty patch of sorts, not official military issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 21, 2015 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2015 That's a vacuum tube in the center - electronics related, most likely gunnery systems (note the AA gun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees T. Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted July 21, 2015 Sir; I thought it was a rocket that looked funny. Had to Google for what a vacuum tube is. The relation between such a tube and an AA Gun must be pretty technical,I can't imagine how such a device works. I don't think it's a novelty patch like member McDermut says,although I appreciate every thought and input. The patch sure has some age,I regret I don't know when or how I came across this one. It measures about 8x8cm,so not really small. All the best, Kees That's a vacuum tube in the center - electronics related, most likely gunnery systems (note the AA gun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 21, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 21, 2015 Aye, From the 1940's into the 1970's (when solid-state electronics took hold) vacuum tubes were essential for radars (specifically, fire control radars) and HF/VHF radios to function. With the wings too = Fire Control Avionics (i.e. a technician) Looks USAF to me, but it could be USN (old guy, ex-radarman kept warm on long nights at sea by the 'tubes in the radar repeater) Below: USN Electronics Officer patch from my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted July 21, 2015 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2015 Nice patches, boy I feel old, somebody didn't know what a vacum tube was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees T. Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted July 21, 2015 LOL,don't feel old mister,I just didn't know what such a tube was in the English language. I'm from 1970 and sure know my tubes so to say,but until now only in Dutch. Kees Nice patches, boy I feel old, somebody didn't know what a vacum tube was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees T. Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted July 21, 2015 Aye to you as well. Thank you for posting your badge. I'm wondering from wich era yours dates,is that a wartime one? I'm even more wondering from what year my patch is. All the best, Kees. Aye, From the 1940's into the 1970's (when solid-state electronics took hold) vacuum tubes were essential for radars (specifically, fire control radars) and HF/VHF radios to function. With the wings too = Fire Control Avionics (i.e. a technician) Looks USAF to me, but it could be USN (old guy, ex-radarman kept warm on long nights at sea by the 'tubes in the radar repeater) Below: USN Electronics Officer patch from my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 21, 2015 Share #10 Posted July 21, 2015 It's the 93d Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron from Castle AFB, CA. Late 50s to early 60s most likely. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 21, 2015 Share #11 Posted July 21, 2015 I'd say that your patch is 1950's vintage. As for mine, I cannot locate the photo just now, but it came off of a jacket worn by a submarine officer in 1956. Here's the reverse side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 21, 2015 Share #12 Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks Randy, There ya go, USAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees T. Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted July 22, 2015 Thank you Randy and Salvage Sailor for identifying my badge,much appreciated. I found a picture online.when googling for that 93rd squadron,at the airforce.togetherweserved.com website. You all probably already know this site but if not ; it looks like a great reference site with loads of patches pictured. All the best, Kees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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