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Confederate Air Force Back Patch by COMMANDO
The COMMANDO Confederate Air Force Back Patch features a humorous aviation-themed design inspired by the former name of a well-known American warbird preservation organisation. Its tongue-in-cheek message describes a lost or unconscious “CAF aviator” who should be hidden from the Yankees, revived with a mint julep and helped back to friendly territory. The wording draws on traditional Southern American imagery and the organisation's distinctive historical identity.
The Confederate Air Force began in the 1950s when a group of former military pilots in Texas set out to preserve surplus Second World War aircraft that might otherwise have been scrapped. Their early collection included a P-51 Mustang, and the name Confederate Air Force reportedly originated as a joke when the words were painted on the aircraft. The organisation was formally incorporated as a non-profit in Texas on 6 September 1961 and became known for restoring and flying historic military aircraft at airshows and public events.
The name was eventually reconsidered as the word “Confederate” became increasingly controversial and distracted from the organisation's aviation preservation mission. Following a membership vote in 2001, the organisation adopted the name Commemorative Air Force, effective 1 January 2002. It continues to preserve and fly historic military aircraft under that name.
This large-format patch recalls the organisation's earlier identity and the informal humour associated with its aviation culture. It is suited to military aviation memorabilia collections, jackets, flight gear and display boards.
Features
- Historical Confederate Air Force wording and aviation theme
- Humorous reference to the organisation's former identity
- Large back-patch format
- Features the “CAF Aviator” message and Southern-themed wording
- Suitable for aviation history collections and memorabilia displays
- Sew-on attachment
Specifications
Product Code: BD0173
Brand: COMMANDO
Patch Dimensions: 175 x 255 mm
Attachment: Sew-on
GTIN: 9357994009917
The Confederate Air Force name represents an earlier chapter in the history of an organisation dedicated to keeping historic military aircraft flying. This COMMANDO patch commemorates that former identity through its distinctive wording and aviation-related humour.
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