Originally Posted by
MPN11
I never had a badge on my uniform saying what I was.
What is this fixation these days with Aircrew badges plastered all over their flying overalls? Are we compensating for something, or just trying to keep up with the Americans?
Look at the likes of Sharkey Ward and the Late Charlie Cantan in the Falklands, they and their squadron mates in the FAA had more than one or two patches on their flight suits. In fact have to say FAA aircrew in 80s were like USN aviators to show their squadrons they have been on or deployments Tactics courses..
Nowadays be it USAF, USN, USMC, USCG , US Army only have Wings brevet , squadron patch, and odd manufacturers patch and if usaf, the command patch on right breast.
If there’s a multitude of deployments say with Marine Corps or navy then it’s Swen and Seen on their nomex Flight jacket or aircrew bag.
cheers