History of the Patch

	ND-005 Grand Forks Composite Squadron Version 1a, earlier 3"

"Our squadron is heavily attended by pilots, and many come from Grand Forks Air Force Base and the University of North Dakota School of Aviation. This area of the country is also bountifully blessed with mosquitos, thus the Aviator Mosquito."

"Grand Forks is located along the Red River of the North, represented by the red line seen in the background. Our city is also located on very flat terrain, where there is very little elevation change over many miles. When the Red River flooded in 1997, some parts where as much as 20 miles wide! Therefore, the patch's skyline and horizon are very flat."

Information provided by:
1st Lt Lyn Boese
Grand Forks Composite Squadron
December 2007