There were available in Sept 2009, possibly earlier. This is the official Sq emblem.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:57:07 AM CET
There were made in Sept 2009.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:55:36 AM CET
This is the 4th version made around Sept 2009.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:55:08 AM CET
Fourth run of patches was Feb 2009.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:48:49 AM CET
Third run was Nov/Dec 2008.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:46:02 AM CET
First Run was Oct 2008 and disappeared instantly.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:43:19 AM CET
This was the original version of the patch which came along in mid 2006.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:39:57 AM CET
This was the second version of the patch which came along in about the Jan 2007 time frame.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:37:13 AM CET
Around the time of first flight it was alleged that 300 of these patches were made, with 100 being on board for first flight.
Posted by aero-engineer on Fri 08 Mar 2013 10:34:44 AM CET
Japanese translation
The Squadron is currently on TDY to Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan. Japanese phrase on the patch says "Hi-Iduru", which means "Sun Rise".
Posted by Asif on Tue 08 Sep 2009 11:11:42 PM CEST
Translation of text
Text translates as Fighting Eagles
Posted by Asif on Fri 08 May 2009 08:02:54 PM CEST
Spelling error
Note Lockheed incorrectly spelt.
Posted by Asif on Sun 26 Apr 2009 11:10:14 PM CEST
Asif Shamim (Asif)
Admin Noted:- August 28, 1990. First flight of the Lockheed-led ATF. Design team rolls out the first two YF-22A prototypes at Lockheed's Plant 10 in Palmdale. The first YF-22A flies on September 29 piloted by Lockheed ATF chief test pilot Dave Ferguson. The YF-22A is powered by a pair of General Electric YF120-GE-100 turbofans
Posted by Guest on Tue 11 Jul 2006 10:06:04 PM CEST
