Manchu Warrior Posted January 21, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 21, 2017 This patch was actually attached loosely to a vintage Boy Scouts uniform. It measures about 4" across, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted January 22, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 22, 2017 It sure looks a lot like a B-52 from above, and a number of Buff unit patches show the aircraft from above something like that one. The lightning bolts and "X" made me think of electronic warfare, navigator, bombardier... but I just could not find any reference for that "103" It was fun searching for it though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 22, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 22, 2017 I've seen this before, but can't recall. I don't think it's USAF. The clue here might be the X, as in Explorer. Since it was attached to a scout uniform, that may explain it. But this is just a guess! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 22, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 22, 2017 Aren't there BS troops and Explorer posts sponsored by military units (on post), as there are Police and Fire supported posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted January 22, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 22, 2017 Maybe some kind of radio controlled aircraft related patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 23, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 23, 2017 Aren't there BS troops and Explorer posts sponsored by military units (on post), as there are Police and Fire supported posts? Yes, I was in one at Griffiss AFB in the 70s. The USAF was very supportive of scouting, and I've seen many BSA/Explorer patches over the years related to USAF bases/activities. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted January 23, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 23, 2017 That is the 103rd Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, (Adults & Cadets) from Philadelphia. That patch was worn as a breast patch on field and flight jackets in the 60s and 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted January 23, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 23, 2017 That is the 103rd Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, (Adults & Cadets) from Philadelphia. That patch was worn as a breast patch on field and flight jackets in the 60s and 70s A steely-eyed collector! Well done! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted January 23, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 23, 2017 A steely-eyed collector! Well done! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted January 23, 2017 That is the 103rd Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, (Adults & Cadets) from Philadelphia. That patch was worn as a breast patch on field and flight jackets in the 60s and 70s I appreciate the information as well as all of the other reply's.There was also a 187th Airborne patch sewn to the shirt so it was worth picking up. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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