Ca. 1970's USN TRARON - 86, VT-86, Training Squadron EIGHT SIX Jacket Patch
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Ca. 1970's USN TRARON - 86, VT-86, Training Squadron EIGHT SIX Jacket Patch

Code: usnsq70086tra


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ARTIFACT: Circa 1970's United States Navy SabreHawks or Training Squadron 86 TRARON - 86 jacket patch. VT-86 was commission in 1972 to conduct advanced training for pilots in the USN and USMC on the T-39 Sabreliners, A-4C Skyhawks, EC-121K Warning Stars, and TS-2A Tracker aircraft. Training Squadron EIGHT SIX has received a number of awards since its establishment, to include a number of Meritorious Unit Commendations and Training Effectiveness Award from the Chief of Naval Air Training. The embroidered twill patch is the squadron insignia - a winged sabre or sword in gold and flanked by red and gold lightning bolts on either side - the bottom reads: "TRARON - 86"

VINTAGE: Circa 1970's.

SIZE: Approximately 4" in width x 4-1/2" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Embroidered twill, cotton/polyester/silk threads, treated gauze backing

ATTACHMENT: To be sewn onto Flight Clothing.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEM15 LCEX1/16 SCEX01/06/23

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear, overall excellent condition

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.