Brett Hendey Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Elsewhere in this forum an appeal is made for SAAF squadron patches, so I decided to open a new topic dedicated to this subject. My contribution is the patch of 2 Squadron, SAAF, the "Flying Cheetahs", which was adopted during the Korean War. As far as I know, prior to that SAAF squadrons did not have squadron patches. 2 Squadron was part of the US 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea and they copied the patch idea from their American comrades in this unit. The SAAF patches were made of silk in Korea by Korean ladies (and their sewing machines), who attached themselves to the UN forces to provide such housewifely services. 2 Squadron patches of this vintage are difficult to find.Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMedals Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Elsewhere in this forum an appeal is made for SAAF squadron patches, so I decided to open a new topic dedicated to this subject. My contribution is the patch of 2 Squadron, SAAF, the "Flying Cheetahs", which was adopted during the Korean War. As far as I know, prior to that SAAF squadrons did not have squadron patches. 2 Squadron was part of the US 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea and they copied the patch idea from their American comrades in this unit. The SAAF patches were made of silk in Korea by Korean ladies (and their sewing machines), who attached themselves to the UN forces to provide such housewifely services. 2 Squadron patches of this vintage are difficult to find.BrettHi Brett,Stunning patch and difficult to come by - I posted the appeal for SAAF Squadron patches - are you able to source any? Please let me know.Regards, Gary (SAMedals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Hendey Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hi GaryI collect items that relate to 2 Squadron in the Korean War, but no other SAAF material, so I don't have any other SAAF patches. However, tomorrow I am looking after a friend's militaria shop and I will check the stock there and, if it includes SAAF patches, I will let you know. He has had them in the past.RegardsBrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Symmonds Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Morning gentlemen. Try these guys, www.the-amc.co.za, they tend to have some good stuff, either for sale or auction.regardsThomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Hendey Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks, Thomas.Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMedals Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hi GaryI collect items that relate to 2 Squadron in the Korean War, but no other SAAF material, so I don't have any other SAAF patches. However, tomorrow I am looking after a friend's militaria shop and I will check the stock there and, if it includes SAAF patches, I will let you know. He has had them in the past.RegardsBrettThanks Brett - Keep me posted - Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMedals Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Morning gentlemen. Try these guys, www.the-amc.co.za, they tend to have some good stuff, either for sale or auction.regardsThomasThanks Thomas - Cheers, Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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