USAF ARS Vintage Patch

USAF Air Rescue Service Vintage Patch

Circa 1950's

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USAF ARS / Vintage Decal

USAF Air Rescue Service / Vintage Decal

1960s USAF Air Rescue Service flight suit badge.  Full decal measures 3 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches which is sealed in plastic for protection when sewn-on flight suit.

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History: What is a Jolly Green Giant?

At about 0200 hours on November 21, 1970, a Sikorsky HH-53B, call sign Apple 03, flew toward the Son Tay POW camp 23 miles west of Hanoi. Apple 03’s miniguns made short work of the guard towers, after which two other HH-53Bs landed support teams nearby as the main assault group seized and searched the camp for Americans, but the prisoners had been removed and the camp was empty. The HH-53Bs extracted the assault teams and departed at 0248, exiting North Vietnamese airspace by 0315 and landing at Udorn, Thailand, an hour later. Although no prisoners were rescued, the mission forced the North Vietnamese to consolidate their POWs in a central location, an act that ultimately improved their living conditions and morale.

An improved variant of the Marines’ CH-53A, the HH-53B was modified for combat search and rescue (CSAR) over hostile territory. It had more powerful engines than its Marine counterpart, a retractable refueling probe, self-sealing fuel tanks, three six-barrel GAU-2/A 7.62mm miniguns, approximately 1,200 pounds of armor and a high-powered rescue hoist. Its equipment included a Doppler navigation radar and electronic sensing systems.

The CH-53 had arisen from a Marine Corps requirement to replace its aging piston-engine HR-2S helicopters. The Corps chose Sikorsky’s single-rotor S-65 design over Boeing’s twin-rotor CH-47 Chinook. The first CH-53As entered production in 1966 and quickly demonstrated the helicopter’s utility in Indochina’s hot and humid climate. Noting its performance, Air Force leaders ordered a “minimum-change” CSAR variant to replace its then-current HH-3 “Jolly Green” helicopter. The first CH-53B flew on March 15, 1967. The first “Super Jolly Greens” to arrive in the theater that September was assigned to the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron.

Upgrades came quickly. In addition to more powerful engines, Sikorsky installed or retrofitted faster, lighter and more flexible digital electronics and countermeasures equipment. The HH-53B’s engines and transmission were adapted by the USMC’s CH-53D, which entered service after 1970. The Marines’ CH-53D excluded the armor, electronic countermeasure systems, radar, refueling probe and miniguns, giving it a heavier cargo carrying capacity (10,000 kg), but it had the same troop-carrying capacity (36 fully equipped infantrymen or 22 litter cases).

The HH-53’s armor, heavy lift capability, maneuverability, range and speed made it ideal for CSAR and special ops. The HH-53B was quick and easy to refuel and rearm. In fact, Apple 04 and 05 took off from Udorn within an hour of landing there after the Son Tay Raid to join the rescue of an F-105 pilot downed over Laos, refueling in the air. Used in virtually every high-risk CSAR and special operations mission of the war, some 14 HH-53Bs were lost in combat. In addition to the Son Tay Raid, they were also used in the 1975 Mayaguez incident.

The Sikorsky CH/HH-3 is based on their S-61 design and was first developed for the military by the U.S. Navy as the SH-3. The first model for the USAF was the CH-3B which was a modified CH-3C which featured a redesigned rear fuselage incorporating a loading ramp for small vehicles and cargo. The retractable landing gear was added and with the addition of the aft ramp the tail wheel was moved forward and made steerable. The first flight of the CH-3C was on 17 June 1963. Beginning in 1966 all Ch-3C’s were modified with the T-58-GE-5 engine which changed their designation to CH-3E and an APU was installed making the CH-3 self-starting. The CH-3 can carry 25 fully equipped troops, but it was best known for use in rescue missions in Vietnam where it gained its nickname the “Jolly Green Giant”. Fixed gun mounts were added to the CH-3.

Specifications:

Span: 62′ 0″ Rotor

Length: 57′ 3″

Height: 18′ 1″

Weight, Empty, 13,255 lbs.

Weight, Gross, 22,500 lbs.

Maximum Air Speed: 162 MPH

Service Ceiling: 11,100 feet

Range 465 miles

Armament: Two General Electric 7.63mm M60D machine guns

WANTED!: USAF Pedro / Pave Hawk / Green Feet / Afghanistan / Green Edged Version Patch

WANTED!: USAF Pedro / Pave Hawk / Green Feet / Afghanistan  / Green Edged Version Patch

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2008/11'.

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WANTED!: USAF Major League Rescue / Pave Hawk HH-60G Patch

WANTED!: USAF Major League Rescue / Pave Hawk HH-60G Patch

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2010/11'.

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WANTED!: USAF Major League Rescue / Pave Hawk Patch Set

WANTED!: USAF Major League Rescue / Pave Hawk Patch Set

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2006/11'.

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WANTED!: USAF Saved by Pedro / Pedro Med Patches

WANTED!: USAF Saved by Pedro / Pedro Med Patches

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Taiwan. Circa 2008/11'.

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WANTED!: USAF 56th RQS / Jolly Green Patch

WANTED!: USAF 56th Rescue Squadron / Jolly Green Patch

Beautiful and super detailed patch version with shiny background cloth.

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WANTED!: USAF Rescue Morale Patch

WANTED!: USAF Rescue Morale Patch / Brown version

Design by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2015/6'.

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WANTED!: USAF Pedro is Back / Afghanistan 2011 Patch

WANTED!: USAF Pedro is Back / Afghanistan 2011 Patch

Designed by Pilot Bob Haston. Made in Thailand. 

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USAF 41st RQS / Jolly Green Patch

USAF 41st Rescue Squadron / Jolly Green Patch

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USAF 26th ERQS / Pedro Patch Set

USAF 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron / Pedro / Pave Hawk Patch Set

Two of this patches features a glow in the dark embroidered thread. Made in Thailand. Circa 2011 

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. 

This amazing an EXTREMELY RARE patch set was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF 101st RQS / NYANG / Afghanistan CSAR Patch

USAF 101st Rescue Squadron / New York Air National Guard / Afghanistan Combat Search & Rescue / Pave Hawk Patch

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2010/11'.

This amazing and VERY RARE patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF Rescue Morale Patch

USAF Rescue Morale Patch

Worn by PJ’s, Pilots, friends, family and supporters alike without intruding on the sanctity and honor associated with the official emblem guardian angel patch, this is a detailed, high quality embroidered  Patch with hook velcro backing that fits well on velcro hat panels, packs, vests, Phalanx helmets, etc. two of this patches features a  glow in the dark embroidered thread. Made in Thailand by David T. (USAF flight medic/HH-60 Gunner).

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2015/16'.

This amazing and very rare patch set was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF 101st RQS / NYANG / CSAR / We love the night life Patch

USAF 101st Rescue Squadron / New York Air National Guard / Combat Search & Rescue / "We love the night life" Patch

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2006.

This amazing and EXTREMELEY RARE patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF Pedro / Green Feet Patch

USAF Pedro / Green Feet Patch

This is a highly detailed embroidered patch featuring the classic Pedro figure and the Green Feet. Very Rare!

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Taiwan. Circa 2008/11'.

This amazing and VERY RARE patch swas kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF Pedro Patch Set

USAF Pedro Patch Set

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton, this is one nice variation of the original Pedro patch each one made in two different green colors and thicker right green ridge. Also, the Pedro figure slightly projected off the patch edges. Made in Thailand. Circa 2006/11'.

This amazing and very rare patch set was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF 101st ERQS / Baghdad CSAR Patch

USAF 101st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron / Baghdad Combat Search & Rescue Patch

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2008/11'.

This amazing and very rare patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF 301st RQS / Patrick / Combat Surf and Rescue Morale Patch

USAF 301st Rescue Squadron / Patrick AFB / Combat Surf and Rescue Morale Patch

This patch was inspired by one the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop logos which is a surfer style retail store chain founded in 1959 in Ship Bottom, NJ and now has their headquarters in Cocoa Beach, FL in proximity to Patrick AFB. Wore by both pilots and PJ's.

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2008/11'.

This amazing and EXTREMELY RARE patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF Pedro / Pave Hawk / Green Feet / Afghanistan Patch

USAF Pedro / Pave Hawk / Green Feet / Afghanistan Patch

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2008/11'.

This amazing and VERY RARE patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF 48th Operations Group Patch

USAF 48th Operations Group / Pave Hawk Patch

The 48th Operations Group (Tail Code: LN) consists of three flying squadrons of F-15C/D/E aircraft capable of accomplishing fighter operations worldwide and one operations support squadron. Prepares aircrew and support personnel to accomplish USAFE, U.S. European Command and NATO war plans and contingency operations. Provides equipment, training, scheduling, analysis, weather, intelligence, standardization and evaluation, and command and control for an efficient flying operation. The 56th and 57th RQS are under the command of the 48th OG.

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2008.

This amazing and very rare patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF RESCUE Surf Shop Morale Patch

USAF RESCUE Surf Shop Morale Patch

This patch designed by Col. Mark Deaton was inspired by the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop logo which is a surfer style retail store chain founded in 1959 in Ship Bottom, NJ. Wore by both pilots and PJ's has glow in the dark embroidered thread. It's possibly that has been worn by members of the 301st RQS at Patrick AFB. 

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Circa 2008/11'.

This amazing and VERY RARE patch was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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USAF CSAR/PEDRO/PILOT/NYANG Pencil Pocket Patch Set

USAF Combat Search & Rescue / PEDRO / PILOT / New York Air National Guard Pencil Pocket Patch Set

Originally designed by Col. Mark Deaton. Made in Thailand. Mostly made between 2006/08'.

This amazing, unique and VERY RARE patch set was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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