If I were to do another #patchoftheday post what nation would you want to see (within reason)
March 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If I were to do another #patchoftheday post what nation would you want to see (within reason)
#patchoftheday - 14 - 25th Fighter Squadron - "PILSUNG!"
Based out of Korea, this squadron has existed since WW2 (right); flying combat escort and interdiction missions over the Himalayas (picking up the nickname "ASSAM Draggins"). They currently operate the A-10C out of Osan.
Based out of Korea, this squadron has existed since WW2 (right); flying combat escort and interdiction missions over the Himalayas (picking up the nickname "ASSAM Draggins"). They currently operate the A-10C out of Osan.
January 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
#patchoftheday - 14 - 25th Fighter Squadron - "PILSUNG!"
Based out of Korea, this squadron has existed since WW2 (right); flying combat escort and interdiction missions over the Himalayas (picking up the nickname "ASSAM Draggins"). They currently operate the A-10C out of Osan.
Based out of Korea, this squadron has existed since WW2 (right); flying combat escort and interdiction missions over the Himalayas (picking up the nickname "ASSAM Draggins"). They currently operate the A-10C out of Osan.
#patchoftheday - 13 - Ghost Squadron
"A secret Squadron/From Deep in the Night/Don't Ask Any Questions"
The Ghost Squadron is a helicopter support, security, and S&R team for test squadrons flying classified aircraft around Groom Lake
- Trevor Paglen's "ICTYBTYHTBDBM"
Likely operates the HH-60U
"A secret Squadron/From Deep in the Night/Don't Ask Any Questions"
The Ghost Squadron is a helicopter support, security, and S&R team for test squadrons flying classified aircraft around Groom Lake
- Trevor Paglen's "ICTYBTYHTBDBM"
Likely operates the HH-60U
January 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#patchoftheday - 13 - Ghost Squadron
"A secret Squadron/From Deep in the Night/Don't Ask Any Questions"
The Ghost Squadron is a helicopter support, security, and S&R team for test squadrons flying classified aircraft around Groom Lake
- Trevor Paglen's "ICTYBTYHTBDBM"
Likely operates the HH-60U
"A secret Squadron/From Deep in the Night/Don't Ask Any Questions"
The Ghost Squadron is a helicopter support, security, and S&R team for test squadrons flying classified aircraft around Groom Lake
- Trevor Paglen's "ICTYBTYHTBDBM"
Likely operates the HH-60U
So help me god if this post bangs while all of my #patchoftheday posts get 5-10 likes I'm going to go apeshit
January 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
So help me god if this post bangs while all of my #patchoftheday posts get 5-10 likes I'm going to go apeshit
#patchoftheday - 10
(well it's a badge really)
One of my favourite badges/patches out there; this one is from the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU) apart of CANSOFCOM they provide a timely and agile broad-based CBRN response.
'Never unprepared!'
(well it's a badge really)
One of my favourite badges/patches out there; this one is from the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU) apart of CANSOFCOM they provide a timely and agile broad-based CBRN response.
'Never unprepared!'
December 30, 2024 at 4:03 AM
#patchoftheday - 10
(well it's a badge really)
One of my favourite badges/patches out there; this one is from the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU) apart of CANSOFCOM they provide a timely and agile broad-based CBRN response.
'Never unprepared!'
(well it's a badge really)
One of my favourite badges/patches out there; this one is from the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU) apart of CANSOFCOM they provide a timely and agile broad-based CBRN response.
'Never unprepared!'
#patchoftheday - 4 - Used by the 22nd Airlift Squadron, who flew C-5s to do late-night pickups of classified aircraft (F-117) from Lockheed aerospace plants.
Designed by TSgt Michael E. Cawthon to replace the unit’s standard squadron insignia
NOYFB: NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS!
Designed by TSgt Michael E. Cawthon to replace the unit’s standard squadron insignia
NOYFB: NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS!
November 7, 2024 at 6:52 PM
#patchoftheday - 4 - Used by the 22nd Airlift Squadron, who flew C-5s to do late-night pickups of classified aircraft (F-117) from Lockheed aerospace plants.
Designed by TSgt Michael E. Cawthon to replace the unit’s standard squadron insignia
NOYFB: NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS!
Designed by TSgt Michael E. Cawthon to replace the unit’s standard squadron insignia
NOYFB: NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS!
Been a while.
#patchoftheday - 24 - Nous Reviendrons!
Patches belonging to 6 Squadron of the RAAF
Over a century old, their history started in England serving as a training unit during WW1. They eventually morphed into a light bomber/Maritime sqdr in WW2 during the brutal New Guinea campaign
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#patchoftheday - 24 - Nous Reviendrons!
Patches belonging to 6 Squadron of the RAAF
Over a century old, their history started in England serving as a training unit during WW1. They eventually morphed into a light bomber/Maritime sqdr in WW2 during the brutal New Guinea campaign
🧵1/
April 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Been a while.
#patchoftheday - 24 - Nous Reviendrons!
Patches belonging to 6 Squadron of the RAAF
Over a century old, their history started in England serving as a training unit during WW1. They eventually morphed into a light bomber/Maritime sqdr in WW2 during the brutal New Guinea campaign
🧵1/
#patchoftheday - 24 - Nous Reviendrons!
Patches belonging to 6 Squadron of the RAAF
Over a century old, their history started in England serving as a training unit during WW1. They eventually morphed into a light bomber/Maritime sqdr in WW2 during the brutal New Guinea campaign
🧵1/
#patchoftheday - 5 - Unidentified KC-10-135 refuelling squadron designed to support black aircraft projects.
NKAWTG - NOBODY KICKS ASS WITHOUT TANKER GAS
- Trevor Paglen's, ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
Likely from the 412th or 57th wing.
NKAWTG - NOBODY KICKS ASS WITHOUT TANKER GAS
- Trevor Paglen's, ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
Likely from the 412th or 57th wing.
November 13, 2024 at 12:27 AM
#patchoftheday - 5 - Unidentified KC-10-135 refuelling squadron designed to support black aircraft projects.
NKAWTG - NOBODY KICKS ASS WITHOUT TANKER GAS
- Trevor Paglen's, ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
Likely from the 412th or 57th wing.
NKAWTG - NOBODY KICKS ASS WITHOUT TANKER GAS
- Trevor Paglen's, ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
Likely from the 412th or 57th wing.
Been a while.
#patchoftheday - 25 - 156th Fighter sqdr, 17th Fighter Wing
Established in 1988 they are a now defunct South Korean fighter squadron. They operated the venerable F-4E until their disbandment in 2012 due to the aging fleet. They boasted 70,000 hours of accident-free flight
1/3🧵
#patchoftheday - 25 - 156th Fighter sqdr, 17th Fighter Wing
Established in 1988 they are a now defunct South Korean fighter squadron. They operated the venerable F-4E until their disbandment in 2012 due to the aging fleet. They boasted 70,000 hours of accident-free flight
1/3🧵
October 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Been a while.
#patchoftheday - 25 - 156th Fighter sqdr, 17th Fighter Wing
Established in 1988 they are a now defunct South Korean fighter squadron. They operated the venerable F-4E until their disbandment in 2012 due to the aging fleet. They boasted 70,000 hours of accident-free flight
1/3🧵
#patchoftheday - 25 - 156th Fighter sqdr, 17th Fighter Wing
Established in 1988 they are a now defunct South Korean fighter squadron. They operated the venerable F-4E until their disbandment in 2012 due to the aging fleet. They boasted 70,000 hours of accident-free flight
1/3🧵
Last of the backlog:
#Patchoftheday - 23 - RADAR LOVE
Personal patch of mine that I acquired at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, home of their AWACS Fleet. This is a vanity patch not attached to any particular unit.
All AWACS are registered under Luxembourg, each airframe sporting their roundel.
#Patchoftheday - 23 - RADAR LOVE
Personal patch of mine that I acquired at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, home of their AWACS Fleet. This is a vanity patch not attached to any particular unit.
All AWACS are registered under Luxembourg, each airframe sporting their roundel.
February 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Last of the backlog:
#Patchoftheday - 23 - RADAR LOVE
Personal patch of mine that I acquired at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, home of their AWACS Fleet. This is a vanity patch not attached to any particular unit.
All AWACS are registered under Luxembourg, each airframe sporting their roundel.
#Patchoftheday - 23 - RADAR LOVE
Personal patch of mine that I acquired at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, home of their AWACS Fleet. This is a vanity patch not attached to any particular unit.
All AWACS are registered under Luxembourg, each airframe sporting their roundel.
#patchoftheday - 6- Janet Planes - Patch of EG&G's "Special Projects" division, the civilian contractor tasked with operating the "Janet Fleet," a highly classified fleet of passenger aircraft operated for Special Access Program Facilities (Area 51/52).
November 14, 2024 at 11:14 PM
#patchoftheday - 6- Janet Planes - Patch of EG&G's "Special Projects" division, the civilian contractor tasked with operating the "Janet Fleet," a highly classified fleet of passenger aircraft operated for Special Access Program Facilities (Area 51/52).
#patchoftheday - 11 - Evaluators
A generic Black Projects patch designed by a member of the defunct VX-4 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four "The Evaluators "They regularly worked with classified aircraft munitions/subsystems
Now part of the VX-9 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
-ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
A generic Black Projects patch designed by a member of the defunct VX-4 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four "The Evaluators "They regularly worked with classified aircraft munitions/subsystems
Now part of the VX-9 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
-ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
January 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#patchoftheday - 11 - Evaluators
A generic Black Projects patch designed by a member of the defunct VX-4 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four "The Evaluators "They regularly worked with classified aircraft munitions/subsystems
Now part of the VX-9 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
-ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
A generic Black Projects patch designed by a member of the defunct VX-4 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four "The Evaluators "They regularly worked with classified aircraft munitions/subsystems
Now part of the VX-9 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
-ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
#patchoftheday - 12 - Joint Task Force X
My favourite mysterious TF
“Seek and you shall find" - JTF X is a new formation operating under Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
They're a HUMINT TF with the role of "Source handling, interrogation & debriefing to predict and prevent threats to the CAF"
My favourite mysterious TF
“Seek and you shall find" - JTF X is a new formation operating under Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
They're a HUMINT TF with the role of "Source handling, interrogation & debriefing to predict and prevent threats to the CAF"
January 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
#patchoftheday - 12 - Joint Task Force X
My favourite mysterious TF
“Seek and you shall find" - JTF X is a new formation operating under Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
They're a HUMINT TF with the role of "Source handling, interrogation & debriefing to predict and prevent threats to the CAF"
My favourite mysterious TF
“Seek and you shall find" - JTF X is a new formation operating under Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
They're a HUMINT TF with the role of "Source handling, interrogation & debriefing to predict and prevent threats to the CAF"
#patchoftheday - 20 - CFS Alert
Alert is a crucial signals intelligence intercept facility located on Ellesmere Island in the Northern tip of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Alert is so remote that it is over 500 Km closer to Oslo, Norway than Canada's Capital of Ottawa.
One of my longer 🧵s
Alert is a crucial signals intelligence intercept facility located on Ellesmere Island in the Northern tip of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Alert is so remote that it is over 500 Km closer to Oslo, Norway than Canada's Capital of Ottawa.
One of my longer 🧵s
January 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#patchoftheday - 20 - CFS Alert
Alert is a crucial signals intelligence intercept facility located on Ellesmere Island in the Northern tip of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Alert is so remote that it is over 500 Km closer to Oslo, Norway than Canada's Capital of Ottawa.
One of my longer 🧵s
Alert is a crucial signals intelligence intercept facility located on Ellesmere Island in the Northern tip of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Alert is so remote that it is over 500 Km closer to Oslo, Norway than Canada's Capital of Ottawa.
One of my longer 🧵s
#patchoftheday - 22 - 1521st Aviation Base
Founded in the mid-1980s, the Soviet Centre for Flight Personnel was a training school staffed with experienced pilots similar to the US Navy's TOPGUN. They exclusively flew Mig-21s, Mig-23s, and Mig-29s; Su-27 procurement was scheduled but later cancelled.
Founded in the mid-1980s, the Soviet Centre for Flight Personnel was a training school staffed with experienced pilots similar to the US Navy's TOPGUN. They exclusively flew Mig-21s, Mig-23s, and Mig-29s; Su-27 procurement was scheduled but later cancelled.
January 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
#patchoftheday - 22 - 1521st Aviation Base
Founded in the mid-1980s, the Soviet Centre for Flight Personnel was a training school staffed with experienced pilots similar to the US Navy's TOPGUN. They exclusively flew Mig-21s, Mig-23s, and Mig-29s; Su-27 procurement was scheduled but later cancelled.
Founded in the mid-1980s, the Soviet Centre for Flight Personnel was a training school staffed with experienced pilots similar to the US Navy's TOPGUN. They exclusively flew Mig-21s, Mig-23s, and Mig-29s; Su-27 procurement was scheduled but later cancelled.
#patchoftheday - 18- TARPS: Peeping Tom
The Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System was a highly successful camera pod used for rapid aerial reconnaissance. Its role was to provide high-resolution image in mapping, BDA, oblique photography, and maritime ship surveillance.
1/6🧵
The Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System was a highly successful camera pod used for rapid aerial reconnaissance. Its role was to provide high-resolution image in mapping, BDA, oblique photography, and maritime ship surveillance.
1/6🧵
January 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
#patchoftheday - 18- TARPS: Peeping Tom
The Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System was a highly successful camera pod used for rapid aerial reconnaissance. Its role was to provide high-resolution image in mapping, BDA, oblique photography, and maritime ship surveillance.
1/6🧵
The Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System was a highly successful camera pod used for rapid aerial reconnaissance. Its role was to provide high-resolution image in mapping, BDA, oblique photography, and maritime ship surveillance.
1/6🧵
#patchoftheday - 8 - 121st Fighter Squadron
Serving since 1943, the 121st is a part of the District of Columbia's ANG. Participating in both OIF & OEF it also was tasked with protecting Washington DC skies shortly after 9/11.
Turtle on the right is its World War 2 liaison squadron emblem
Serving since 1943, the 121st is a part of the District of Columbia's ANG. Participating in both OIF & OEF it also was tasked with protecting Washington DC skies shortly after 9/11.
Turtle on the right is its World War 2 liaison squadron emblem
November 28, 2024 at 12:24 AM
#patchoftheday - 8 - 121st Fighter Squadron
Serving since 1943, the 121st is a part of the District of Columbia's ANG. Participating in both OIF & OEF it also was tasked with protecting Washington DC skies shortly after 9/11.
Turtle on the right is its World War 2 liaison squadron emblem
Serving since 1943, the 121st is a part of the District of Columbia's ANG. Participating in both OIF & OEF it also was tasked with protecting Washington DC skies shortly after 9/11.
Turtle on the right is its World War 2 liaison squadron emblem
#patchoftheday - 9 - Strike Fighter Squadron 151
F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9). They bear the name "vigilantes" for their round the clock vigil of readiness
A part of Pacific fleet, their callsign is "Ugly"
Left is 1949-1955 emblem, right is current
F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9). They bear the name "vigilantes" for their round the clock vigil of readiness
A part of Pacific fleet, their callsign is "Ugly"
Left is 1949-1955 emblem, right is current
December 23, 2024 at 12:35 AM
#patchoftheday - 9 - Strike Fighter Squadron 151
F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9). They bear the name "vigilantes" for their round the clock vigil of readiness
A part of Pacific fleet, their callsign is "Ugly"
Left is 1949-1955 emblem, right is current
F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9). They bear the name "vigilantes" for their round the clock vigil of readiness
A part of Pacific fleet, their callsign is "Ugly"
Left is 1949-1955 emblem, right is current
#patchoftheday - 16 - Secret Service Counter Assault Team (CAT).
A specialized unit within the USS, they predominantly provide tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. As the main assault force, they are to divert & suppress threats. Their patch represents the C.A.T acronym
A specialized unit within the USS, they predominantly provide tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. As the main assault force, they are to divert & suppress threats. Their patch represents the C.A.T acronym
January 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#patchoftheday - 16 - Secret Service Counter Assault Team (CAT).
A specialized unit within the USS, they predominantly provide tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. As the main assault force, they are to divert & suppress threats. Their patch represents the C.A.T acronym
A specialized unit within the USS, they predominantly provide tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. As the main assault force, they are to divert & suppress threats. Their patch represents the C.A.T acronym
#patchoftheday 19 - VAW-123: Screwtops
Airborne C&C Squadron 123, otherwise known as the "Screwtops," are well-known for their unique swirl design on their E-2C Hawkeye's Radome. They are an extremely distinguished squadron, racking up dozens of awards over 50+ years.
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Airborne C&C Squadron 123, otherwise known as the "Screwtops," are well-known for their unique swirl design on their E-2C Hawkeye's Radome. They are an extremely distinguished squadron, racking up dozens of awards over 50+ years.
🧵 1/4
January 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
#patchoftheday 19 - VAW-123: Screwtops
Airborne C&C Squadron 123, otherwise known as the "Screwtops," are well-known for their unique swirl design on their E-2C Hawkeye's Radome. They are an extremely distinguished squadron, racking up dozens of awards over 50+ years.
🧵 1/4
Airborne C&C Squadron 123, otherwise known as the "Screwtops," are well-known for their unique swirl design on their E-2C Hawkeye's Radome. They are an extremely distinguished squadron, racking up dozens of awards over 50+ years.
🧵 1/4
#patchoftheday - 15 - Operation Artemis - CTF-150
Op ARTEMIS is Canada’s contribution to a US-led Combined Maritime Force in the Indian Ocean. CTF-150 is a sub-TF which covers maritime security/counterterrorism in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, & West Indian Ocean
Op ARTEMIS is Canada’s contribution to a US-led Combined Maritime Force in the Indian Ocean. CTF-150 is a sub-TF which covers maritime security/counterterrorism in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, & West Indian Ocean
January 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#patchoftheday - 15 - Operation Artemis - CTF-150
Op ARTEMIS is Canada’s contribution to a US-led Combined Maritime Force in the Indian Ocean. CTF-150 is a sub-TF which covers maritime security/counterterrorism in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, & West Indian Ocean
Op ARTEMIS is Canada’s contribution to a US-led Combined Maritime Force in the Indian Ocean. CTF-150 is a sub-TF which covers maritime security/counterterrorism in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, & West Indian Ocean
#patchoftheday - 17- 4 Squadron (Disbanded) - South Africa Airforce
4 Squadron had roots at the start start of World War 2. They participated in multiple battles throughout the African and Italian theatre, gradually upgrading their airframes from Mohawks to Spitfires. During the...
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4 Squadron had roots at the start start of World War 2. They participated in multiple battles throughout the African and Italian theatre, gradually upgrading their airframes from Mohawks to Spitfires. During the...
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January 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
#patchoftheday - 17- 4 Squadron (Disbanded) - South Africa Airforce
4 Squadron had roots at the start start of World War 2. They participated in multiple battles throughout the African and Italian theatre, gradually upgrading their airframes from Mohawks to Spitfires. During the...
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4 Squadron had roots at the start start of World War 2. They participated in multiple battles throughout the African and Italian theatre, gradually upgrading their airframes from Mohawks to Spitfires. During the...
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#patchoftheday - 2 - Zipper
Unknown project patch undertaken by the 413th Flight Test Squadron. The zipper refers to the fact that the project cannot be discussed. The first part of the phrase "We make threats" might refer to making simulated (or real) electronic "threats" against aircraft - Paglen
Unknown project patch undertaken by the 413th Flight Test Squadron. The zipper refers to the fact that the project cannot be discussed. The first part of the phrase "We make threats" might refer to making simulated (or real) electronic "threats" against aircraft - Paglen
September 12, 2024 at 8:47 PM
#patchoftheday - 2 - Zipper
Unknown project patch undertaken by the 413th Flight Test Squadron. The zipper refers to the fact that the project cannot be discussed. The first part of the phrase "We make threats" might refer to making simulated (or real) electronic "threats" against aircraft - Paglen
Unknown project patch undertaken by the 413th Flight Test Squadron. The zipper refers to the fact that the project cannot be discussed. The first part of the phrase "We make threats" might refer to making simulated (or real) electronic "threats" against aircraft - Paglen
#patchoftheday - #3 TRIANGULUM
"Triangulum” is reported to designate a variation on the RS6b SENIOR SPEAR sensor system built into some versions of the U-2 spy plane. The Triangulum system allegedly uses twelve antennae along the aircraft’s fuselage and an antenna on each wing" - ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
"Triangulum” is reported to designate a variation on the RS6b SENIOR SPEAR sensor system built into some versions of the U-2 spy plane. The Triangulum system allegedly uses twelve antennae along the aircraft’s fuselage and an antenna on each wing" - ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
October 26, 2024 at 12:05 AM
#patchoftheday - #3 TRIANGULUM
"Triangulum” is reported to designate a variation on the RS6b SENIOR SPEAR sensor system built into some versions of the U-2 spy plane. The Triangulum system allegedly uses twelve antennae along the aircraft’s fuselage and an antenna on each wing" - ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
"Triangulum” is reported to designate a variation on the RS6b SENIOR SPEAR sensor system built into some versions of the U-2 spy plane. The Triangulum system allegedly uses twelve antennae along the aircraft’s fuselage and an antenna on each wing" - ICTYBTYWHTBDBM
#patchoftheday - 7 - Personal patch I collected out and about. Patch of the NATO logistics wing of the E-3 AWACS Fleet at Geilenkirchen Airbase, Germany.
Fun fact: all NATO E-3's are registered in Luxembourg, noted by the fleet's lion roundel. Unfortunately my camera doesn't quite catch its shimmer.
Fun fact: all NATO E-3's are registered in Luxembourg, noted by the fleet's lion roundel. Unfortunately my camera doesn't quite catch its shimmer.
November 15, 2024 at 10:54 PM
#patchoftheday - 7 - Personal patch I collected out and about. Patch of the NATO logistics wing of the E-3 AWACS Fleet at Geilenkirchen Airbase, Germany.
Fun fact: all NATO E-3's are registered in Luxembourg, noted by the fleet's lion roundel. Unfortunately my camera doesn't quite catch its shimmer.
Fun fact: all NATO E-3's are registered in Luxembourg, noted by the fleet's lion roundel. Unfortunately my camera doesn't quite catch its shimmer.