11 Squadron shoulder patch
2023.200
Shoulder patch of RAAF 11 Squadron
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11 Squadron shoulder patchEntry/Object ID
2023.200Description
Woven shoulder patch of 11 Squadron. A circular, black patch with ON STATION SINCE 1939 at the top and SHEPHERD OR DESTROY below. Encircled in yellow, a whistling "Felix the Cat" stands alongside the number 11, above a yellow "Squadron".Use
Used to identify the RAAF maritime patrol squadron based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Formed in 1939 it has seen active service in World War II, East Timor, the war on terrorism and the 2003 Gulf War. 11 squadron became known to the public through its participation in the Great Southern Ocean rescues of wrecked sailors, such as Tony Bullimore and Isabelle Autissier. Felix the Cat has been the mascot of 11 squadron, for more than 70 years. Adopted as the squadron's symbol during World War II, when pilots flew Catalina flying boats that were painted black and nicknamed "black cats". Since then, Felix has been embroidered onto uniform patches for air crews serving in times of war and peace.Category
Heraldry, Military Uniform, Patch, Personal Effects, War Memorabilia
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