What are these patches on my L.W Foster G-1?

[David Farnsworth]

Hi,

Please Can anyone identify the patches on this G-1? The first appears to be an owl in flight and the one on the rear mentions the Atsugi air base...

 

[David Farnsworth]

sorry didn't intend to add twice!

 

[JonnyCrow]

Hi,

Please Can anyone identify the patches on this G-1? The first appears to be an owl in flight and the one on the rear mentions the Atsugi air base...

Hey David I know what the owl patch is, makes sense on a G1, Squadron 35 (VC-35) Night Hecklers squadron patch. VC-35 was the night attack aircraft unit that supplied detachments to carriers flying night interdiction missions throughout the war in Skyraiders often taking off and landing in the dark while causing serious damage to enemy trains, convoys and troops in the night attack role. Symbol, a night owl

 

[JonnyCrow]

Hi,

Please Can anyone identify the patches on this G-1? The first appears to be an owl in flight and the one on the rear mentions the Atsugi air base...

Patch used late forties to early fifties so Korean war would be right

 

[David Farnsworth]

Hi Johnny,

Wow that was quick! Thanks very much indeed...

 

[Saint-ex]

Same patch with the owl on this jacket:

G-1 Flight Jacket VC-35 CVA-9 USS Essex Korean War

 

[JonnyCrow]

Hi Johnny,

Wow that was quick! Thanks very much indeed...

Welcome David, I know you already anyway, it's Jonathan in Madrid, how's it going, if your the same David Farnsworth UK

 

[David Farnsworth]

Yes, that's me - good to reconnect...

 

[David Farnsworth]

Same patch with the owl on this jacket:

G-1 Flight Jacket VC-35 CVA-9 USS Essex Korean War

Thanks for that - very interesting...

 

[JonnyCrow]

Yes, that's me - good to reconnect...

Welcome David

 

[bgrant570]

Hey David I know what the owl patch is, makes sense on a G1, Squadron 35 (VC-35) Night Hecklers squadron patch. VC-35 was the night attack aircraft unit that supplied detachments to carriers flying night interdiction missions throughout the war in Skyraiders often taking off and landing in the dark while causing serious damage to enemy trains, convoys and troops in the night attack role. Symbol, a night owl

"Night Hecklers" is a fantastic squadron name!

 

[JonnyCrow]

"Night Hecklers" is a fantastic squadron name!

I know, night bombing squadron also, apparently quite the elite reputation

 

[Micawber]

Yes, that's me - good to reconnect...

THE David Farnsworth, been a few years since we did business or had a f2f chat but nice to see you here.

 

[JonnyCrow]

THE David Farnsworth, been a few years since we did business or had a f2f chat but nice to see you here.

Same Steve Dave Farnsworth Historic Flying Clothing

 

[David Farnsworth]

THE David Farnsworth, been a few years since we did business or had a f2f chat but nice to see you here.

Yes, still alive and kicking! I don't trade at any shows now, only attend for buying...

 

[Micawber]

Same Steve Dave Farnsworth Historic Flying Clothing

Yes my friend, I know

 

[EMBLEMHUNTER]

"VAN" is navy jargon for Night Attack Fighter units , W for the detachment is was assigned to , the overall patch is probably a CAG-Carrier Air Group type as it has other units mascots/design on it , check into the 50's era ships unit's basing for it you may find more that way ........

 

[David Farnsworth]

"VAN" is navy jargon for Night Attack Fighter units , W for the detachment is was assigned to , the overall patch is probably a CAG-Carrier Air Group type as it has other units mascots/design on it , check into the 50's era ships unit's basing for it you may find more that way ........

Thanks for the info, very useful....

 

[bseal]

"Night Hecklers" is a fantastic squadron name!

That’s what my wife calls me.

 

[Silver Surfer]

You mean Rodney and the twins?