Patches from Black Projects

originally posted by: EndtheMadnessNow
a reply to: Xtrozero

Speaking of "Green Door" the 1956 hit song is about a man who couldn't get into a party raging behind a green door.

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These weren't exactly black projects... but, little known outside of the Air Force. These are from Desert Storm and after... 1991-1993...

Incirlik AB, Turkey



Dharan, Saudi Arabia






The "VSF" patch means "Very Severely F++++d"

This was the original version of a patch commemorating a flight test series involving a B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber. The Greek sigma symbol on the test shape's outline signifies the unknown RCS value. The number "509" refers to the 509th Bomb Wing, which operates the United States' stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The alien is a reference to the 509th's infamous lineage. In 1947, the 509th was based at Roswell, New Mexico, home of the "Roswell incident," which ensued after the 509th's commander, Col. William Blanchard, issued a press release whose headline stated: "Roswell Army Airfield Captures Flying Saucer on Ranch in Roswell Region."

The dog-Latin phrase Gustasus Similis Pullus translates as "Tastes Like Chicken." Note the knife and fork [trident].

This patch was eventually modified when Air Force officials insisted that the phrase "Classified Flight Test" not appear on the design. In an updated version of the patch, "Classified Flight Test" has been replaced with the words "To Serve Man," referencing a classic episode of The Twilight Zone.

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BONUS: Gen. Glen David Vanherck - was Commander of 509th Bomb Wing Whiteman AFB, Mo. Top level intel officer prior to the CIA was Maj. Jesse A. Marcel, well known in the Roswell UFO incident was of the 509th Bomb Group Intelligence Office; the only group who was authorized to drop the Atomic bomb.

So, Gen VanHerck has the direct lineage of Roswell/509th and as of this past August he was promoted to 4 stars and now the Commander of North American Aerospace (NORAD), Northcom, and the obscure COG.