Information on "russian" mig-29 patch

erikbye · by **erikbye** » 02 Oct 2007, 17:03

Hello!

I wonder if anyone can help me regarding information on the enclosed patch. Is this a patch from Bentwaters in the UK operated by the USA?

Any info would do.

http://home.no/erikbye/bilder/swirl/282.jpg

cheers

Jon

seat_dreamer · by **seat_dreamer** » 06 Oct 2007, 17:08

erikbye wrote: Is this a patch from Bentwaters in the UK operated by the USA?
http://home.no/erikbye/bilder/swirl/282.jpg

Hello Jon !

Yes it is exactly what you said - the patch of the USAFE 527th squadron (they had an agressor role). Used when they were flying from RAF Bentwaters in the late 80s (1988-1991 I think, Meathook will probably know loads of toads more than me on this one). Notably, the only USAFE F-16 squadron ever to fly from UK soil.

I find it very amusing, nice thought from the designers. :lol:

erikbye · by **erikbye** » 07 Oct 2007, 10:24

Thanks alot seat dreamer for the information. Now I can update my homepage with the correct info.

Fly safe!

Jon

StolichnayaStrafer · by **StolichnayaStrafer** » 22 Jan 2008, 20:12

I read recently that the squadron reactivated as an Aerospace Satellite Aggressor squadron. Nice patch, much better than the other "russian" Fighting Fulcrum one!