Siamundo Posted December 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 17, 2020 Have not been able to find any on-line examples or squadron history to confirm this, but I believe this is an early patch from Navy Fighter Training Squadron 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBUSMC Posted December 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 17, 2020 The VFTs and BTGs were early Navy Training Squadrons in the 50's. They all disappeared in 1960 when the Navy created for formalized VT Squadrons. There is very little written on the VFTs and BTGs. Let me know if you are looking to off load it, I do collect these. Anyway, hope that helps. Semper Fi! - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBUSMC Posted December 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 17, 2020 Oh, they also had ATU's at this time. BTG (Basic Training Group) ATU (Advance Training Unit) VFT (Fixed Wing Fighter Training) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBUSMC Posted December 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 17, 2020 Sorry, one more comment. I almost forgot the most important designation, the helo training squadron. HTU-1 which became HTG-1 in 1957 and then HT-8 in 1960. HTU (Helicopter Training Unit), HTG (Helicopter Training Group) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted December 18, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 18, 2020 The bluejacket site shows this for VFT 24. Obviously this patch is modern. Yours would fit with the style of this one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted December 18, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 18, 2020 32 minutes ago, Bearmon said: The bluejacket site shows this for VFT 24. Obviously this patch is modern. Yours would fit with the style of this one though I posted an original one here. VFT Fighter Training patches - Any References or original examples? Still looking for more documentation on these VFT Squadrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 4, 2023 Share #7 Posted July 4, 2023 On 12/16/2020 at 5:18 PM, Siamundo said: Have not been able to find any on-line examples or squadron history to confirm this, but I believe this is an early patch from Navy Fighter Training Squadron 4 -->> G1 Flight Jacket VA-175, VA-196, VFT-4 Cagleco Sportswear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now