History of the Patch

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Fullerton Composite Squadron 56
Version 1

Symbolic Meanings

  • The three diamonds - A reminder to our cadets of the highest achievement they can reach in the Civil Air Patrol, the General Carl A Spaatz Award.

  • The runway, "Fullerton", and "56" - The runway represents our ties with the aviation community (and of our location at a local airport), while "Fullerton and "56" represent our squadron name, number, and location.

  • The oranges on either side of the runway - Squadron 56 is located in the North Orange County area, which was at one time predominantly citrus groves.

  • The SAR searchlight - The SAR searchlight represents not only Civil Air Patrol's involvement with search and rescue, but also our own squadron's involvement with Civil Air Patrol's Emergency Services mission.

  • The three leaves on each orange - The three-leaf arrangement is a tie-in with Civil Air Patrol three-bladed propeller logo that has been a long-standing part of Civil Air Patrol history.


    Information provided by:
    Capt Chris R Storey, CAP
    Public Affairs Officer
    Fullerton Composite Sqadron 56

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