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Dave Haggas 4th Dec 2019 09:23

Help needed ref patch.
 
Sorry for this re run. I am trying to locate a Harrier pilots hours patch. It’s the last missing piece of a project that will undoubtably be destined for a museum in time.
There have been some chaps here who did kindly get in touch and kindly helped with either surplus kit or information and to all who have helped, I am extremely grateful.
i have a Mannequin dressed correctly as a 1980s RAF Harrier pilot. Correct with flaps on boots. Last missing piece is the patch for the left upper arm. Contents for the Mae West pouches would be great too!
Any help gratefully received. Naturally funds available for the correct patch. I have contacted Terraine regarding a remake but as they didn’t do the original it wouldn’t be correct. I’ve also located a new one but quite understandably the owner wants it kept in his family.
So even if anybody has knowledge of where the originals were made or know of any info, please do get in touch. [email protected].

AndoniP 4th Dec 2019 14:17

Can you not take a high resolution scan or close up photo of the patch and get it remade?

BVRAAM 4th Dec 2019 23:35


Originally Posted by AndoniP (Post 10632432)
Can you not take a high resolution scan or close up photo of the patch and get it remade?

That wouldn't be an original then, would it? Thus not museum-worthy.

OP, try asking Squadron Prints. If they designed it, they might have some spare in a drawer.

Mogwi 5th Dec 2019 16:19


Originally Posted by BVRAAM (Post 10632735)
That wouldn't be an original then, would it? Thus not museum-worthy.

OP, try asking Squadron Prints. If they designed it, they might have some spare in a drawer.


I think you will find that they were supplied by British Aerospace (as it was then).

mog


Lima Juliet 5th Dec 2019 18:28

Yes, Mog has it. They were made and supplied by BAe. It was the same for the Tornado F3 patches. The Company would dish one out at the end of OCU and also on 1,000 hour (or multiples of) milestones. Panavia also had a patch to dish out for Tornado crews at 1,000hrs. Again, you won’t find those in the shops, either.

Dave Haggas 5th Dec 2019 19:16

Thank you.
 
Thank you all for your help chaps.
Any ideas as to how I can find one?

Dave Haggas 5th Dec 2019 19:18


Originally Posted by Lima Juliet (Post 10633303)
Yes, Mog has it. They were made and supplied by BAe. It was the same for the Tornado F3 patches. The Company would dish one out at the end of OCU and also on 1,000 hour (or multiples of) milestones. Panavia also had a patch to dish out for Tornado crews at 1,000hrs. Again, you won’t find those in the shops, either.

I recently was with an ex RAF pilot who had a new one with 500 hrs on it. Sadly he doesn’t want to part with it.

Lima Juliet 5th Dec 2019 19:39

Why don’t you just get a replica made? The pictures are in this thread (one of yours too): https://www.pprune.org/military-avia...ier-patch.html

PS. $14.99 here... https://www.airforcecollectables.com...?categoryId=-1

Dave Haggas 25th Apr 2020 18:04

Located.
 
Some of you chaps may recall me looking for a Harrier pilots patch back in 2017?
just as an update, said patch came through from an ex Harrier pilot.
what an absolute gentleman indeed.
thank you to all you who got in touch.

sycamore 25th Apr 2020 20:37

Does the `mannequin` talk when anyone goes near it..? just fo authenticity......!...and a big watch...

OK, hat,coat,specs,door.......


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