USAF PJ / PVC Glow Patch

USAF Pararescueman / PVC Glow-in-the-dark Patch

This is one of the true finest versions of the "PJ" callsign patch, made of PVC and Velcro, in this case in its glow-in-the-dark version. Pretty hard to find, made in Germany. Circa 2016/7'.

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WANTED! USAF 31st ARRS / Det 133 ARRS

USAF 31st ARRS / Operation Big Bird / Philippines / Ferdinand Marcos patch Set.

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USAF 347th OSS Patch

USAF 347th Operations Support Squadron / "Support Rescue, Get Lost" Patch

The 347th Operations Support Squadron supports all warfighting operations associated with the Host Rescue Wing and ongoing deployments in support of U.S. National interests, while developing, mentoring, and training leaders and productive members to ensure spectacular Air Force success.

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USAF 305th RQS / OEF / Challenge Coin

USAF 305th Rescue Squadron / Operation Enduring Freedom / Challenge Coin

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WANTED!: 305th RQS / Multicam Patch

WANTED!: 305th Rescue Squadron / Multicam Patch

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USAF 106th RQW Challenge Coin

USAF 106th Rescue Wing / New York Air National Guard / First Seargeant's Award Challenge Coin

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USAF 56th RQS / RAF Lakenheath - Aviano AB / Jolly Green Patch

USAF 56th Rescue Squadron / RAF Lakenheath - Aviano AB, Italy / Jolly Green Patch

This new issued patch is the second variation made locally to RAF Lakenheath just before to they move to Aviano AB in Italy. Circa Dec. 2017.

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USAF 123rd STS Patch

USAF 123rd Special Tactics Squadron Patch

The 123rd STS, part of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing has the mission to provide worldwide theater airlift for U.S. military and humanitarian operations. The wing is equipped with eight C-130H Hercules aircraft. Multiple groups, squadrons and flights carry out the unit's mission by providing administrative and logistical support, including airlift operations, combat control, pararescue, maintenance, supply, transportation, contracting, communications, civil engineering, personnel, base services, security forces and medical functions.

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Why I don't show the backing or dimensions of the patches?

Many readers have written to me over the years asking for dimensions of the patches or if I could show the back of them. Unfortunately, there are countless counterfeiters of these items around the world that are dedicated to fraudulently and apocryphally copy these with the sole purpose of making a profit with them in the world of collecting. The lack of knowledge from some beginners and even seasoned and expert collectors with vast experience, make that there is a parallel market for these patches and that every day, many people in good faith buy them online.

By not providing any information about the exact dimensions of the patches, basically, the fake manufacturers lack information on how to copy them perfectly. This is where the back of the patch fulfills one of the most important functions by revealing the embroidery technique used to make them. It is for all this and especially to maintain the heraldry of the USAF that I do not provide any data on the items contained in this collection.

FGR

USAF 64th ERQS / Pedro Patch

USAF 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron / Pedro / Afghanistan Patch

Made in Afghanistan. Circa 2016/8'.

US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) ready for extraction from an abandoned housing site outside of Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, by a USAF HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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USAF PJ / PVC Patch

USAF Pararescue / PVC Patch

This is one of the true finest versions of the "PJ" callsign patch, made of PVC and Velcro. Pretty hard to find, made in Germany. Circa 2012/5'.

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USAF 57th RQS / Pararescue / Guardian Angel / Aviano Patch

USAF 57th Rescue Squadron / Pararescue / Guardian Angel / Aviano PVC Patch

Made in 2018 for the crew of the 57th RQS in Aviano AB, Italy.

The history of this patch may have to do with one of the toughest searches in the collection. This piece was made exclusively for the inaugural event of the 57th RQS transfer from RAF Lakenheath, UK to the Aviano, Italy and used for first time at the Realignment Ceremony where the 56th and 57th RQS were officially recognized as part of the Aviano Base on June 14th of 2018. That day, the OG Commander jumped out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter with the help of the two Rescue Squadrons. After landing, he passed the SQ flag completing the final step of realigning the squadrons to Aviano. 

Designed by one of the team's PJs, this patch was made in quantities less than 100 units ( In fact it is said that only 57 of them were made even if it looks like a ridiculous number, to honor the squadron). After months of failed communications with the commander of the unit and several officers, pilots, maintainers, gunners, etc. and after a year of asking if they could donate a single piece for the collection, all the answers were identical: "Dear colleague, the PJ's of the 57th did not give a single patch to anyone. Not even exchanging for another or even paying for it!" The reality is that this group of Pararescuemen was so jealous of this wonderful design, they literally kept it for themselves and very few direct friends of the team and did not give it to anyone in the base, causing up to certain resentments with some direct associates within the squadron who did not take this action with too much gratitude. 

A year and a half of intense contacts with different people close to the base paid off and I was able to get 3 pieces of this wonderful and unique design that truly reflects the spirit of these men by reflecting their capabilities in the air, sea or land in this beautiful design. Truly almost impossible to achieve but luckily added to the collection as a reference to the future of the history of this unit.

As far as we know it was only used during the first month of the 57th RQS in Aviano and we do not know if it is still in use today. One of my favorite patches in the collection for sure!

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USAF 720th STG Patch Set

USAF 720th Special Tactics Group Patch Set

OD Green and DCU versions.

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USAF 38th ARRS / Pedro Rescue / 100 Combat Missions Tab

USAF 38th Air Rescue & Recovery Squadron / Pedro Rescue / 100 Combat Missions Tab

From 1966 to 1971 the squadron controlled 14 detachments of HH-43F 'PEDROS" from its HQ at Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN for the recovery of downed airmen and (later) base crash rescue. One of the most counterfeit patches ever made, but this is an original piece that took me a long time to find and in this case, the patch was kindly donated by a fellow friend and collector Tony R. from the Jolly Green Giant Collection.  Rare!

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USAF 26th ERQS / Guardian Angel Patch

USAF 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron / Guardian Angel Patch

This patch was kindly donated by a fellow friend and collector Tony R. from the Jolly Green Giant Collection.

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

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USAF 36th RQF Patch

USAF 36th Rescue Flight Patch

The 36th Rescue Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington is part of the 58th Operations Group. It was formerly part of the 336th Training Group at Fairchild. It operates Bell UH-1N Twin Huey aircraft conducting search and rescue missions in support of the US Air Force Survival School. The squadron was redesignated as the 36th Rescue Squadron on 14 August 2015.

The squadron was first activated in Japan during the Korean War and earned a Distinguished Unit Citation and a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for its rescue missions during that war. It continued rescue operations in the Northern Pacific until 1972, except for a brief inactive period from 1960 tp 1961. The squadron has performed its current mission since activating in 1993 as the 36th Rescue Flight.

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USAF 36th RQF / Huey Driver Patch

USAF 36th Rescue Flight / Huey Driver Patch

Pretty rare version. Circa 2011/5

In May 1993 the squadron was activated at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington as the 36th Rescue Flight, when it replaced the 48th Rescue Squadron. It has operated helicopters for survival training since then, first operating under Fairchild's host wing's 92d Operations Group, then as part of the 336th Crew Training Group, which operates the survival school. It was expanded into the 36th Rescue Squadron in August 2015 and now reports to the 58th Operations Group, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

In its role as a rescue unit, the squadron typically responds to between 15 and 20 calls for help annually, including searches conducted for lost aircraft and straying hikers. It has also evacuated people threatened by wildfires. The unit and its predecessor have been credited with rescuing 689 people since 1971 as of August 2015

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USAF 920th Operations Group / OD Green Patch

USAF 920th Operations Group / Combat Rescue / Kings / That others may live / OD Green Patch

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USAF 720th STG Patch

USAF 720th Special Tactics Group Patch

The 720th Special Tactics Group is one of the special operations ground components of the 24th Special Operations Wing, assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) of the United States Air Force. The group is headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The group is composed of geographically separated squadrons in five separate states; Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, North Carolina and Washington.

The Group's Special Tactics Squadrons are made up of Special Tactics Officers, Combat Controllers, Combat Rescue Officers, Pararescuemen, Special Operations Weather Technicians, Air Liaison Officers, Tactical Air Control Party personnel, and a number of combat support airmen which comprise 58 Air Force specialties.

Special Tactics Squadrons are organized, trained and equipped specifically for various special operations missions facilitating air operations on the battlefield. They conduct combat search and rescue missions, collect intelligence, as well as call in close air support or airstrikes against enemy combatants and are often partnered with other U.S. special operations forces overseas.

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WANTED!: USAF Pararescue / PJ-CRO / Class 11-01 Patch

WANTED!: USAF Pararescue / PJ-CRO / Class 11-01 / 

Satisfaction Since 1944 Patch

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