Navybean Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I picked this M422A up a couple of years ago and I can not identify the squadron patch on the chest. The jacket is has a USN name tag and a twill type squadron patch. Can anybody ID the patch for me? I would appreciate any help. thanks Mike Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 few more pics Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 last of the pics of the jacket Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Patchcollector Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Interesting patch.I really like the design.Not sure of the ID.Sometimes the Reserve units can be tough to pin down. High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle flew; and while, with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. June 9, 1922 – December 11, 1941 " And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Don't let the B@stards wear you down -"Vinegar" Joe Stillwell Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people. George Bernard Shaw " Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining" , Fletcher,from the movie "The outlaw Josey Wales" Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 when I first saw the patch I was not even sure the patch was military but it matches same thread the name tag was attached to the jacket with. It also appears to be similar in construction to other 50's era squadron patches I have seen.. Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffro Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 VF-901 circa 1952-55. Link to post Share on other sites
Teamski Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Neat! -Ski In Memory Of......Pte Harold Griffiths, 1805, 1/6th Manchester Regt, KIA June 4th, 1915 in GallipoliCpl Isaac Judges, 40494, 6th East Yorkshire Regt, KIA October 3rd, 1917 in YpresMay they rest in peace..... MSgt - USAF Retired Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 VF-901 circa 1952-55. Interesting, that makes sense. Can't find much info concerning VF-901 on the net. Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 As Jeffro said, around from 52-55. Stationed at NAS Spokane, WA. Flew Bearcats and later Cougars. Can't be too many around, nice jacket! Randy MSgt USAF (Ret) Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 As Jeffro said, around from 52-55. Stationed at NAS Spokane, WA. Flew Bearcats and later Cougars. Can't be too many around, nice jacket! Randy That is great news, NAS Spokane was a very short lived air station and is located in my home town. Thanks everybody for the info Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Signor Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 VF-901 Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Great history on NAS Spokane WA http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2008/aug/05/for-blue-angels-a-time-warp/ Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Signor Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 VF-901 as already posted Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Signor Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Another image of VF-901.......... Link to post Share on other sites
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