USAF Military Airlift Command Patch – Original Embroidered Insignia
Original embroidered patch from Military Airlift Command (MAC), designed for flight suits or jackets. This full-color, 3-inch by 3-inch (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm) patch features MAC’s iconic globe-and-wing emblem in durable threadwork, crafted to military specifications.
Command History:
Active from 1966-1992, MAC served as the USAF’s premier strategic airlift force, operating C-141 Starlifters, C-5 Galaxies, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The command conducted global transport missions including:
• Vietnam War troop/logistics support
• Humanitarian relief operations
• Cold War nuclear deterrence deployments
Key Features:
✔ Officially Sized – Measures 3" x 3" (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm)
✔ Premium Embroidery – Ultramarine blue and gold thread detailing
✔ Sew-On Backing – Ready for permanent attachment
✔ Historical Significance – Proud patch from USAF’s Cold War airlift backbone
Ideal For:
• Airlift veterans and historians
• C-5/C-141 crew memorabilia
• Vietnam War logistics collectors
• Flight jacket restoration
Condition: New/unused, official surplus.