| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL39286 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton, Nylon, Velcro |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 2003 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
RAAF Operation Falconer patch
Description
RAAF Operation Falconer patch. The patch is circular and has Velcro backing. The outer edge of the badge has a brown cotton border, with an inner circle also in brown cotton. Between the circles is embroidered in brown 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / OPERATION FALCONER'. Within the centre of the patch is an embroidered, sand coloured, stylised falcon, with a brown outline. Above the falcon are two seven pointed stars, embroidered in brown cotton. The background of the patch is tan coloured nylon.
History / Summary
Patch worn by RAAF personnel during their deployment to Iraq as part of Operation Falconer, the Australian contribution to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The RAAF contingent included; 14 F/A-18 Hornets with ground support from 75 Squadron, three C-130H Hercules aircraft and 150 support personnel from 36 Squadron, and two AP-3C Orion aircraft and 150 support personnel. 75 Squadron flew 350 operational sorties and dropped 122 Laser Guided Bombs, 36 Squadron flew logistics and combat support missions, and the 2 Orion aircraft flew electronic intelligence (ELINT) operations in the region.