Late 1960s USAF 4537th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Wild Weasel" Jacket Patch

This is a circa late 1960s jacket patch for the United States Air Force 4537th Fighter Weapons Squadron. The squadron served at Nellis AFB, Nevada from 1961-196The patch is embroidered upon blue twill and shows a somewhat ferocious looking weasel and a missile beneath the words "WILD WEASEL". This nickname was given to aircraft possessing radar-seeking missiles with the express purpose of knocking out enemy radar and surface-to-air missile systems.

Circa late 1960s.

Approximately 3-3/4" in height and 2-1/2" in width.

Twill embroidered cotton/polyester threads, mesh backing.

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This is from a United States Air Force fighter weapons squadron jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX13 LABJX10/13 SABJX12/13

7 (Very Fine): The patch has some light to moderate wear.

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