Vietnam War Era Military Air Transport Service Rare Variant (removed) Patch
Removed from uniform.
Emblem:
The patch features a stylized winged globe with three arrows at its center, representing the global reach and mission of the MATS.
Formation:
MATS was formed by consolidating the Navy's Naval Air Transport Service and the United States Air Force's Air Transport Command.
Successor:
The Air Mobility Command (AMC) insignia is derived from the MATS patch, continuing its legacy in air transportation.
Historical Significance:
These patches were worn by personnel, including crew chiefs on flight suits, and are sought after by collectors interested in military aviation history.
Removed from uniform.
Emblem:
The patch features a stylized winged globe with three arrows at its center, representing the global reach and mission of the MATS.
Formation:
MATS was formed by consolidating the Navy's Naval Air Transport Service and the United States Air Force's Air Transport Command.
Successor:
The Air Mobility Command (AMC) insignia is derived from the MATS patch, continuing its legacy in air transportation.
Historical Significance:
These patches were worn by personnel, including crew chiefs on flight suits, and are sought after by collectors interested in military aviation history.
Removed from uniform.
Emblem:
The patch features a stylized winged globe with three arrows at its center, representing the global reach and mission of the MATS.
Formation:
MATS was formed by consolidating the Navy's Naval Air Transport Service and the United States Air Force's Air Transport Command.
Successor:
The Air Mobility Command (AMC) insignia is derived from the MATS patch, continuing its legacy in air transportation.
Historical Significance:
These patches were worn by personnel, including crew chiefs on flight suits, and are sought after by collectors interested in military aviation history.
