Desert Cats Patch....Canadian Air Force

[Bill A]

Here is an example of a repro Desert Cats patch. Does someone have an authentic example for comparison?

[jim a]

I don't have the patch but I do have a nice squadron history book I had picked up at a gunshow... Desert Cats... The Canadian Fighter Squadron In The Gulf War.. edited by Captain David N Deere...

[GCR817]

I don't have the CATS patch but do have an original OP FRICTION patch. Not sure if it helps, but I imagine the construction would be the same as the original CATS patch.

Geoff

[Bill A]

Geoff, Who wore that patch? The air contingent, naval contingent, army or all?

[GCR817]

Originally Posted by Bill A

Geoff, Who wore that patch? The air contingent, naval contingent, army or all?

Hi Bill,

I bought this shortly after the Gulf War and was told it was worn by Airforce types. But, I suppose it could have been worn by others as well.

Do you need this one?

Geoff

[Bill A]

Hi Geoff, If airforce, (which it looks to be) I will pass.

[Phillip Herring]

Here is a scan of one I just bought.
It has some differences from Bill's - notably some of the outlining and the fins on the missiles.
I remember Bernie Derbach had a business making badges and patches a few years ago. I know he had some Op Friction Patches.

Phil