2112 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SQUADRON -1984-1986 - RAF CHICKSANDS -CLOSED + COLD WAR

Description

2112 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SQUADRON -1984-1986
ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION/BASE, CHICKSANDS, ENGLAND - CLOSED
- COLD WAR  +  END OF AN ERA!
This is the real deal, genuine period patch
NOT an Overseas Knockoff!; Reproduction! or Fakes!
Subdued Patch
Condition is
NEW
NO GLUE
on back of patch!
Unit emblem/patch certified by The Institute Of Heraldry (TIOH)
Note#1: Attached are color images for information purposes only, free on the NET!
Note#2: The unit patch has not been worn on a USAF uniform for 35 years
Note#3: I picked up this squadron patch while on active duty with the USAF
Note#4: RAF Chicksands Station/Base, England was an active duty installation from 1950 to 1996
Color Unit Patches came off the USAF utility uniforms during the late 1970s
After mid 1985 Color patches were worn only on Duty Flight Suites & Flight Jackets
Subdued unit patches started appearing on USAF utility uniforms during the early 1980s
In 2007 USAF prohibited unit patches on the Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU)
As of 2018 the USAF has adopted the U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)
Uniform, authorizing subdued unit patches once again
Squadron was operational from 1984 to 1986
Unit was stationed at Royal Air Force Station/Base, Chicksands, England
Assigned: 2147 Information Systems Wing/European Communications Division
/United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE)
Nickname: Elephant Keeper
Unit Awards & Decorations:
- Earned Two Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards