velcro or not

[marco77]

Hello boys !!

I have a little problem ... I have 2 brand new cwu flight jacket , a 36 and a 45 .
After many hours on google , I really don't know what to do !!! I see that some pilot of usn sewn their patches directly on the jacket and some of them prefer pu patches on velcro .
What is the most current ? Is there a reg. about squadron patches on nomex flight jacket ?
Thanks for help !!!

El Marquitooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[watchmanjimg]

I think Velcro-attached patches are by far the most common in actual military use.

 

[rich]

I think Velcro-attached patches are by far the most common in actual military use.

Do you think aircrew would wish to de-badge their flying gear if flying operationally? If so, then velcro makes a lot of sense.
But I am speculating as usual.......

 

[Jaydee]

Velcro! It has advantages and is the norm for US Naval aviators. Also it's well within regs as long as the patches are in the proper position. All the guys I saw wear the patches operationally. In a bailout situation in hostile territory though, they would probably remove them (I would!) Probably the main advantage is that you can take the patches off when you clean your gear.
-Jay

 

[usafwso]

Velcro is the way to go. These days, most Air Force aircrew when flying do not have any unit patches on their velcro.