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RAAF Australian Mirage III Patch by COMMANDO
The COMMANDO RAAF Australian Mirage III Patch commemorates one of the most significant aircraft in the history of the Royal Australian Air Force. The Dassault Mirage IIIO was Australia's first supersonic fighter, introducing a major advance in the RAAF's air defence capability and becoming a familiar sight in Australian military aviation for more than two decades.
Australia selected the French-designed Mirage III in 1961 to replace the locally built CAC Sabre. The Australian version, designated Mirage IIIO, was based on the Mirage IIIE and powered by the French SNECMA Atar 9C turbojet engine. Its production also became an important Australian manufacturing achievement. The Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) at Fishermans Bend, Melbourne, acted as the prime contractor, while the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) manufactured major components, including wings, tail sections and engines. Production progressively incorporated more Australian-made parts, with the first fully Australian-built aircraft, A3-16, flying in 1965.
The RAAF operated the Mirage in interceptor and ground-attack roles. It served with Nos 3, 75, 76, 77 and 79 Squadrons, as well as training units, and became a familiar part of Australia's regional air presence, including operations from Butterworth in Malaysia. The aircraft's frontline service concluded in 1988, leaving a lasting legacy in Australian aviation history.
This woven COMMANDO patch recognises the Australian Mirage's contribution to the RAAF and the country's aircraft manufacturing heritage.
Features
- COMMANDO RAAF Australian Mirage III commemorative design
- Woven fabric construction
- Recognises the Australian-built Mirage IIIO fighter
- Celebrates the RAAF's first supersonic fighter aircraft
- Suitable for RAAF memorabilia and aviation collections
- Sew-on attachment
Specifications
Brand: COMMANDO
Product Code: BD0116
Patch Dimensions: 87 x 90 mm
Barcode (GTIN): 9357994009344
A fitting addition to a collection of Royal Australian Air Force memorabilia, this patch honours the Mirage IIIO and the people, squadrons and Australian industries associated with its remarkable service history.
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