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George
Wigginton (Able, 1967-69) provided this Able Flight patch.
Many were produced at a tailor shop in downtown Peshawar but were
never authorized for official use.
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Sam
Curran (Actg. & Finance, 1967-68) provided this unofficial Accounting and
Finance patch that was worn on their hats. Believed to have been
designed by Henry Disch.
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Bill
Hurlbut, (29450, Special Projects, Aug. 64 - Oct. 65) provided this Peshawar Bandits patch
of Yosemite
Sam
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Joe
Branion (a Medic at PAS from Oct. 68 - Oct 69) provided this unit
patch of the 7219th USAF Dispensary at Peshawar Air Station |
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Joe
Soboul provided this unique Boy Scout patch
from 1964 when when his oldest
son went up to the valley with a group. |
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PAS
Pamphlet 190-1-1, Peshawar Air Station, dated 13 Feb 67 offers the
following regarding the PAS Unit insignia: "Our station
insignia, shown on the front cover, is designed to represent and
encourage good will. The plaque represents the shield of the
United States. The Lightning Bolt symbolizes Air Force
Communications and this group in particular. The Punjabi
Shoe symbolizes the traveler. The Mystic Lamp is the lamp
that lights his way. The Handclasp symbolizes the warm
welcome received at the journeys end, in this instance the
northwest frontier area of West Pakistan. The expression
"Khair Sagalie" is a combination of Persian and Urdu and
means goodwill". |
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Jim
Hill (Charlie Flight, Oct. 67 - Feb. 69, 202xx) provided this
Charlie Flight patch. |
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