SILVER SWALLOWS - AEROBATIC DISPLAY TEAM

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TEAM BADGES

This was was designed and worn in 1996.

 
Display Team (1996)

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In the mid 1980's these badges were worn by the display team and the technicians support them.

      
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INDIVIDUAL BADGES

In the mid 1980's this series of badges were produced and worn by the team.

     
 

 

Team Flight Suit Badges (1980's)

 

     

 

I recently discovered that there were two variation sets for the TEAM BADGE.  I have established that these were more of a manufacturers variation rather than a team choice.
In this set the text is not as heavy as the original set and the "NO" is a capital O.  

     
   
Variation
Team Flight Suit Badges (1980's)
 
     

 

This set has the names in a light silver thread.

     
Variation
Team Flight Suit Badges (1980's)
Not yet available
     

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Click here to see the Fouga CM170 Super Magister.  This was the aircraft that was flown by Light Strike Squadron and was in service with the Air Corps from 1975 until 1998.  In addition to being a jet trainer for student pilots it was also the aircraft that the Silver Swallow display team flew.

This particular aircraft (F218) last flew the 22nd May 1998 and was removed from service three days later.

 

PIN BADGES

These pins are merchandising items that were produced for sale at air shows.

     
     
 
 
     

 

 

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 Page Updated : Sunday, 14 December 2008