hink441 Posted October 2, 2019 Found these pictures of some vintage flight gear. I thought this pic was pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted October 2, 2019 Last picture. Look at the huge patch on the back of each flight suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomfixer Posted October 2, 2019 That would make a wicked war room display... all those B5s ... at least 3 of the P4s have the hardman receivers...nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Posted October 2, 2019 Nice, always wondered what the backpatch was used for. Here it is in color. The 335 TFS was responsible for the initial operational testing (Category III) of the F-105. Randy MSgt USAF (Ret) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted October 2, 2019 Great looking patch!! Here is another pic that was with the group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easterneagle87 Posted October 2, 2019 Love the artistry of these older Cold War items. I "primarily" collect Gulf War 1 patches. All branches (USA, USAF,USN, USMC & USCG) and ALL Countries..US - Op.'s Desert Shield / Storm / Provide Comfort /Some Southern Watch - F-4G's Wild WeaselsUK - Op.'s Granby / Sabre / WardenCanadian - Op. Desert Storm / Op. FrictionFrench - Daguet / AconitNetherlands, Belgium, Poland, South Korea, etc.Looking for the oddities, including unfinished & flawsI HAVE EXTRA's!! Will trade as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic Posted October 3, 2019 Outstanding photos! That F-105 back patch is awesome. "Sometimes the bravest meet death with their deeds known only to heaven." --S.L.A. Marshall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Posted October 3, 2019 Great looking patch!! Here is another pic that was with the group. image.jpeg Thanks. Those are F-105B models. This was probably taken at Eglin where the 335 TFS temporarily located to do their operational testing in the late 50s/very early 60s. Soon they would be replaced by the F-105D. Randy MSgt USAF (Ret) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River Patrol Posted May 2 Those flight suits are EMERALD green.....they are stunning!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted May 3 Wow, great photos and that patch is stunning in color Randy! What is it's length and width out of curiosity? -Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
