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496th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Patch – Hook and Loop
Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you’ll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the 96th Fighter Interceptor Squadron!
- 4″ patch
- US Naval Aviator Owned Business
- Hook and Loop
- Embroidered
Activated briefly at Hamilton Air Force Base, California in early 1953, equipped with North American F-86F Sabres, performed air defense of the West Coast of the United States. Reassigned to the United States Air Forces in Europe, assigned to the 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing at Landstuhl Air Base, West Germany in 1954. Mission in USAFE was air defense of West Germany, flying North American F-86D Sabre interceptors.
Moved to Hahn Air Base in November 1956, remaining assigned to the 86th. Operated from Hahn for the next decade, being re-equipped with the F-102A Delta Dagger in 1959.
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