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Post by kiwirico on Jul 20, 2009 18:45:21 GMT 12
Hello all there, My first post here..... I am looking for buying (or trade) patches from RNZAF A-4 Squadrons; 2 and 75 Sqdn. Not only patches of the unit, also A-4K type patch welcome. Who can help me? Many thanks, best wishes from Holland. KiwiRico  |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 21, 2009 7:46:53 GMT 12
The Air Force Museum at Wigram has new patches for sale. They also regularly come up on Trade Me and ebay but at rediculous prices usually.
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Post by kiwirico on Jul 21, 2009 8:40:57 GMT 12
Thanks Skyhawkdon for reply, do you know if they have a online shop? Or could you possible obtain some patches for me? Let me know by sending a PM  Good night, thanks again, KiwiRico |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 21, 2009 12:28:24 GMT 12
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Post by lesterpk on Jul 21, 2009 19:23:10 GMT 12
Really...might have to dig some of mine out, but then again, something I can look back on and remember the good times when I'm old and grey(er). They also regularly come up on Trade Me and ebay but at rediculous prices usually. |
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Post by kiwirico on Jul 22, 2009 5:20:16 GMT 12
Perhaps one of you guys know any body who like to exchange them for Argentine Air Force A-4 patches (I have them and can get them for you).....
Any help from you guys would be very apriciated.
Bye bye,
KiwiRico
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 22, 2009 7:46:58 GMT 12
Sorry Kiwirico but I'm not into swapping patches - like Les, the ones I have mean a lot to me from my years on the Squadrons, plus they are a bit tatty with real aircraft grease and grime on them!
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Post by FlyNavy on Jul 22, 2009 8:50:01 GMT 12
KiwiRico, the shop at FAAM at NAS Nowra used to have Douglas Skyhawk patches for sale. However now that the RAN run the FAAM the shop is no longer online AFAIK. You may try contacting them (or someone who has spare patches) via the ADF-Serials Forum? FAAM = Fleet Air Arm Museum (new name for same old EXCELLENT museum which has had many different names over the years). www.navy.gov.au/Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum& www.navy.gov.au/Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum_Shop(not online though) ONLINE NAVY SHOP (nothing Skyhawk though): www.salt.asn.au/home.html |
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Post by SEAN on Jul 22, 2009 12:17:24 GMT 12
Having never actually worked on a Squardon, I never got any of those patches. The only one I ever received was one I got of the RAN when I was sent to Nowra & a stores Depot in Sydney to pack up all the AG4 parts and send them to NZ, when we brought the A4G's off the RAN. But like Don, I would not give it up:  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 22, 2009 15:18:41 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum KiwiRico. Don't forget that No. 14 Squadron also flew a handful of A-4K Skyhawks in the early 1970's.
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Post by kiwirico on Jul 22, 2009 23:14:50 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum KiwiRico. Don't forget that No. 14 Squadron also flew a handful of A-4K Skyhawks in the early 1970's. Wow! I didn't know that! I guess only for a short time then? About the patches, please don't send me your only patches, as I do understand they are precious patches with sweet memories  However, if you know some people who doo have patches for trade, or wish to sell them, notify me please  Thanks for understanding, your Dutch KiwiRico |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 23, 2009 8:24:46 GMT 12
From memory the original four TA-4K Skyhawks were allocated to No. 14 Squadron for a while, alongside their Vampires. Others here will have more detais.
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Post by kiwirico on Jul 23, 2009 20:09:44 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum KiwiRico. Don't forget that No. 14 Squadron also flew a handful of A-4K Skyhawks in the early 1970's. Yep, I found some sketchy information on that part, according to that information 14 Squadron flew 3 TA-4K and one A-4K for a short period. I don't know if those birds also received any 14 sqdn marks? Any from you? Cheers, KiwiRico |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 24, 2009 7:44:09 GMT 12
The aircraft were maintained by 75 Sqn and flown by 14 Sqn (or was it the other way around??). An odd arrangement that never worked with such a small fleet, hence it didn't last long and it reverted back to 75 Sqn doing their own training until the A-4Gs came along in 1984 and 2 Sqn was formed.
I have never seen any photos showing Skyhawks in 14 Sqn markings - has anyone? I have photos of them on the 14 Sqn line.
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