Vintage 71st Air Refueling Squadron Patch - NEW For Sale

The Vintage 71st Air Refueling Squadron Patch is a collectible item representing the Air Force and military personnel. This patch is a nostalgic piece. Perfect for collectors or those interested in military memorabilia, this patch adds a unique and esteemed touch to any collection or display. The 71st Air Refueling Squadron was active from January 1955 to April 1994.

The 71st AirRefueling Squadron\'s emblem symbolizes this unit\'s global, around-the-clock air refueling service tour nation\'s defense forces. At the base ofthe emblem is thesquadron\'s motto, Ultimus Servitium, meaning the Ultimate in Service. The patch is outlined in AirForce blue and isarched by Strategic AirCommand\'s (SAC) distinctive star-spattered blue band, signifyingthe squadron\'s service andsupport toSAC, andultimately theentire Air Force. The squadron\'s air refueling mission issymbolized byt he three red air refueling booms which issue from the cloud and reach out tothe threered stylizedreceiveraircraft. The squadron\'s world-wide capability is symbolized byt he globe. The patch\'s light blue background coupled with thedark blue band ofstars represent the unit\'s dayand night readiness.