History of the Patch


3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
cut edge
fully embroidered
 MN-016
Duluth Composite Squadron
Version 2


COLORS

  • RED - To remind members of the color of the blood shed by Civil Air Patrol members who sacrificed themselves performing missions in the defense of our country.
  • BLUE - Reminds of the color of the sky in which our aircraft fly in the accomplishment of our assigned missions.
  • WHITE - Represents purity and our dedication to principles of honesty, integrity, justice, courtesy and fair play.

    • SYMBOLS

  • BRIDGE - Indicative of the landmark Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge (right).
  • PROPELLER - Indicative of our flying missions that carry our volunteers forward meeting unit objectives.
  • TRIANGLE - The triangle's three points represent the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: Search and Rescue, Aerospace Education and Cadet Programs.

    • The patch design was authorized by Minnesota Wing Commander, Col Kevin F Sliwinski, on February 6, 2000.


    Information provided by:
    Lt Col Keith M Bischoff
    Commander, Duluth Composite Squadron
    August 15, 2000

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