23 Sept 2021

USAF / 129th RQS / HH-60G / Jolly Green Giant

129th Rescue Squadron
Moffett Federal Field
Full Colour
c.2004
This is the modern patch worn by HH-60 crews. Made in Taiwan c. 2004.
Fully embroidered with a selvedge edge & the Giant in Dexter.


129th Rescue Squadron
Moffett Federal Field
 
This patch is a new Colour version made for the Californian Air National Guard. The patch was manufactured in Korea, and supplied by Flightline Insignia.
Fully embroidered with a merrowed edge, backed with hook & loop with the Giant in Dexter.


129th Rescue Squadron
Moffett Federal Field
Full Colour
c.2010
 (USAF Photo/MSgt. Kevin Gruenwald)
One I've seen in photos but is quite difficult to find & seen above being worn by crewman in 2010. Manufactured by Aviation Gear c.2009 & my version has stitch holes so was previously mounted on hook & loop.
Fully embroidered with a merrowed edge with the pigtail glued & the Giant in Dexter.
A pair of HH-60's training in the Californian sun when deployed.
(USAF Photo)


129th Rescue Squadron
Moffett Federal Field
Desert Subdued Colour
c.2009
This patch dates to c.2009 and was made for a deployment of personnel to Afghanistan. Its seen here being worn by a crewman returning from a deployment. 
US manufactured by Aviation Gear & obtained from Flightline Insignia.
Fully embroidered with a merrowed edge backed with hook & loop with the Giant in Dexter.
A HH-60 banks over the desert terrain.
(USAF Photo)


129th Rescue Squadron
Moffett Federal Field
OCP Colour
2020
Manufactured by Aviation Gear during 2020, & available via Flightline Insignia. This is the first OCP coloured patches the Squadron had made.
Fully embroidered with a merrowed edge, backed with hook & loop with the giant in Dexter.
 
A HH-60G cruises at medium level along the Californian coastline.
(USAF Photo/SSgt. David J. Loeffler)

If you have any additional information about this patch please contact me & I´ll get back to you.
Thanks👣

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