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Introduction
Military aviation and defence units around the world have developed unique histories, traditions and insignia that are reflected in their patches, badges and emblems. This section allows you to explore military units by country, providing access to fighter wings, squadrons, missile units, transport formations, support organisations and training establishments from air forces, armies, navies and marine corps.
The United States section contains the largest collection, including USAF, US Army, US Navy and US Marine Corps units that served throughout the Cold War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and modern operations. The United Kingdom section covers the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps, while other countries include Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, Turkey, Italy, Canada and many more.
Whether researching a specific unit, exploring the history of an air force, or searching for original military insignia and memorabilia, these country pages provide a structured guide to the organisations and aircraft that shaped military aviation around the world.
Select a country below to explore military units, aircraft, air bases, squadron histories and original patches from that nation's armed forces.
United States Military History
Explore Military Units within Services
This section brings together a growing collection of Air Force units, including squadrons, wings, and specialist formations from around the world together all other services including the Army and the Navy.
Each unit page provides historical background, operational context, and direct links to related patches and insignia, helping collectors and enthusiasts better understand the items within the collection.
Why Explore by Unit?
Military patches are closely tied to specific units. By exploring insignia at unit level, you can:
- Understand the history behind each patch
- Identify different versions and variants
- Connect items to specific bases, aircraft, and conflicts
- Build a more focused and meaningful collection
Types of Units Covered
This section will continue to expand to include:
- Fighter squadrons and wings
- Missile units and nuclear deterrent forces
- Reconnaissance and surveillance units
- Transport and support units
- Specialised and experimental units
Featured Unit Collections
Below are dedicated unit pages where you can explore both history and available patch variants.
Review the USAF Collections:
38th Bombardment Wing Tactical Missile Wing
429th Electronic Combat Squadron
Review the Middle East
USAF UNIT Collections
USAF 20th Tactical Fighter Wing
The 20th Tactical Fighter Wing was one of the most important frontline fighter wings assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe during the Cold War. Operating from RAF Wethersfield and later RAF Upper Heyford in England, the Wing played a major NATO tactical strike and air defence role for more than four decades.
USAF 32d Electronic Combat Squadron
The 32d Tactical Fighter Squadron “Wolfhounds” is one of the most distinctive USAFE units, with a history spanning the Second World War, Cold War air defence of Europe, and later air operations command roles. Known for its unique Dutch Royal crest and Walt Disney-designed wolf emblem, the squadron became closely associated with Camp New Amsterdam at Soesterberg Air Base in the Netherlands.
USAF 38th Bombardment Wing, Tactical Missile Wing
The USAF 38th Wing lineage includes the 38th Bombardment Wing, 38th Tactical Missile Wing, 38th Flying Training Wing, 38th Engineering Installation Wing and 38th Combat Support Wing, serving in roles ranging from strategic bombing and pilot training to Cold War nuclear missile operations and global communications support. From B-26 Invader operations in post-war Japan to BGM-109G Gryphon Ground Launched Cruise Missile deployments in West Germany, the 38th Wing played an important role in United States Air Force and NATO operations during the Cold War era.
USAF 48th Bombardment Wing, Tactical Fighter Wing, Fighter Wing
The 48th Fighter Wing is one of the best known United States Air Forces in Europe formations of the Cold War and modern era. Known as the “Statue of Liberty Wing,” the 48th became closely associated with RAF Lakenheath in England and operated some of the USAF’s most important tactical fighter aircraft including the F-84 Thunderjet, F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, F-4 Phantom II, F-111F Aardvark, F-15 Eagle and F-35A Lightning II.
The Wing traces its origins to the 48th Bombardment Group activated on 15 January 1941 before later becoming the 48th Fighter-Bomber Group during WWII. The modern USAFE unit was activated as the 48th Fighter Bomber Wing at Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base France on 10 July 1952 on the redesignation of the 137th Fighter Bomber Wing
USAF 429th Electronic Combat Squadron
The 429th Electronic Combat Squadron has a long and distinguished history spanning the Second World War, Korea, the Cold War, and modern electronic warfare operations. From its origins as a fighter squadron flying the P-38 Lightning to its final role operating the EF-111A Raven, the squadron played a key role in both tactical air operations and electronic combat missions.
USAF 81st Tactical Fighter Wing
The 81st Tactical Fighter Wing was one of the United States Air Force’s most important Cold War fighter wings based at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge in England. Operating aircraft including the F-101 Voodoo, F-4 Phantom II and A-10 Thunderbolt II, the Wing played a major NATO tactical strike and close air support role throughout Europe during the Cold War.
The 81st Tactical Fighter Wing History
RSAF Royal Saudi Air Force History
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) developed from a small regional air arm into one of the most capable air forces in the Middle East. Since its formation in the mid twentieth century, the RSAF has operated a wide range of British, American and European aircraft while building strong defence links with the United Kingdom and the United States.
RAF Harrier Squadrons
RAF 4 Squadron – Harrier Operations Germany & UK
Discover the history of IV(AC) Squadron and its Harrier GR aircraft, including deployments and patch variations
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USAF Missile Units (Cold War)
501st Tactical Missile Wing – RAF Greenham Common
Explore GLCM missile operations, Cold War history, and multiple patch variants from this key USAFE unit.
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