Greetings all,
I recently came across this patch that belonged to my father. He was an S-3 pilot on the USS Kennedy, squadron VS 32, somewhere between '75-'79. And that's pretty much all I know. I'm really curious to know if this was a squadron patch or what. I find it interesting that it contains a stylized peace sign under the eagle. Also if the number of stars and stripes mean anything, other than part of the flag.
I really appreciate any answers or leads anyone might have. Thanks for the help.

Doug

This message has been edited. Last edited by: FlyingDodo,

Looks to me like a patch he purchased somewhere. It's not any Naval aviation patch I've ever seen.

I understand that at 1 time aviators were allowed 1 "personal" patch on their flightsuits. Certainly he could have worn it on his flight jacket.

The blue part sure looks like a peace symbol, to me....

Definitely not an official patch.

It is a patch that some anti war soldiers wore after being discharged, Circa: 1969 -75. I had one. Never wore it. Don't remember where I got it or where it went. I wasn't anti war.