Middle East Military Forces Patches

Royal Bharain Air Force, RBAF, Bahrain Defence Force Air Wing, Bharain Amiri Air Force, BAAF, (1)

Royal Bharain Air Force, RBAF, Bahrain Defence Force Air Wing, Bharain Amiri Air Force, BAAF,

The Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the Bahrain Defence Force and has played an important role in Gulf regional security. Established as Bahrain Defence Force Air Wing BDFAW on 8 May 1976. It was renamed Bharain Amiri Air Force BAAF in 1987. Subsequently BAAF was redesignated the Royal Bharain Air Force in 2002 when Bharain elected to became a kingdom.

Operating modern fighter, helicopter and transport aircraft, RBAF supports national and regional defence, maritime security, air patrol and multinational operations.

Royal Bahraini Air Force squadron patches, badges and aviation memorabilia reflect the history and development of Bahraini military aviation. During the Cold War and modern era it has operated F-5 Freedom Fighter, F-16 Fighting Falcon, Hawk trainer aircraft. In addition it has flown a range of transport and rotary-wing aircraft for operational support and regional defence missions. The air force regularly participates in joint exercises and defence cooperation activities with allied Gulf, European and United States air forces. Many insignia commemorate operational squadrons, air bases, training units, anniversary events and multinational exercises connected to Bahraini military aviation history.

To sum up this category explores Royal Bahraini Air Force patches and aviation collectables, preserving the squadron heritage, aircraft history and military aviation traditions of Bahrain’s modern air arm for aviation historians and military insignia collectors worldwide.
Imperial Iranian Air Force IIAF (1)

Imperial Iranian Air Force IIAF

The Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF) was one of the most advanced and powerful air forces in the Middle East. Prior to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the IIAF developed into a highly modern force equipped with advanced Western aircraft.

Establishing on 25 February 1925 with British and German aircraft the IIAF grew but was overwhelmed by British and Soviet forces in 1941. However the IIAF continued to operate under the occupation. The 1950s modernisation and jet aircraft greatly improved capabilties was followed by increased expansion and updating. Cosequently the Air Force played a major role in regional defence, air power development and strategic operations throughout the 1960s and 1970s Cold War.

IIAF squadron patches, badges and aviation memorabilia reflect the distinctive history and rapid expansion of Iranian military aviation. Air Force operations included the F-4 Phantom II, F-5 Freedom Fighter, C-130 Hercules, P-3 Orion and the famous F-14 Tomcat. Iran became one of the few international operators of the Tomcat outside the United States Navy. In addition the IIAF operated advanced reconnaissance, transport and helicopter aircraft working with Western military programmes during the Cold War. Many insignia commemorate fighter squadrons, air bases, anniversary events and specialised aviation units connected to pre-1979 Iranian military aviation history.

To sum up this category explores Imperial Iranian Air Force patches and aviation collectables, preserving the squadron traditions, aircraft heritage and Cold War military aviation history of one of the most important air forces in the Middle East prior to 1979.
Jordan RJAF Patches Royal Jordanian Air Force (8)
Kuwait Air Force KAF (5)
Oman SOAF Sultan of Oman Air Force RAFO Royal Air Force Of Oman (28)
RSAF Patches Royal Saudi Air Force (49)
United Arab Emirates Air Force UAEAF (3)