Check Six: 199th Fighter Squadron Patch

Posted on Aug 1, 2014 in 1950's, Check Six

The first 199th Fighter (Interceptor) Squadron patch was designed by First Lieutenant Wade H. McVay, Jr.

199 FS patch 1

The patch presented the mythical war god, ” Kūkā‘ilimoku,” a symbol of fearlessness, valor and strength in the heat of battle and truly represented the spirit of the 199th Fighter Squadron.

This patch was officially approved on October 11, 1951.