History of the Patch

	OR-099 McMinnville Composite Squadron Version 2

OR-099 is the Squadron Charter Identification number. OR represents that our Squadron is a proud member of the Oregon Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. 099 is our Squadron Identifcation number in the Oregon Wing.

The GRAY AIRCRAFT is Howard Hughes' one-of-a-kind aviation aerospace treasure, the HK-1 (later the H-4) "Hurcules" Flying Boat. It represents Civil Air Patrol's mission in Aviation, Aviation History, Aerospace Education and how that relates to and benefits our Cadet Program. This historical Aircraft, more commonly known as the "Spruce Goose", is the centerpiece of the Captain Michael King Smith Educational Institute near our Squadron Headquarters.

The McMinnville Composite Squadron is proud to have a long standing relationship with the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Our first major event as a new squadron was assisting Evergreen International Aviation with a private Air Show in the early 90s. It featured famous test pilot Bob Hoover. Since that time we have we have worked closely with Evergreen on many projects including the Museum.

The Outline of YAMHILL COUNTY represents the SERVICES the Squadron performs for OUR community, county and country.

The TWO STARS represent that the Squadron is a Composite Squadron and has CADETS and SENIOR MEMBERS, and our mission to both groups.

The letters T.E.A.M. represents Together Everyone Achieves More - it's the McMinnville Squadron's motto.

The BROWN COLORING represents that the Squadron is grounded in the CORE VALUES of the CIVIL AIR PATROL and the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.

Our Squadron Patch was designed by Dave Herbert, of Evergreen International. The patch is on our BDUs and our squadron optional clothing. We are proud of it!

Information provided by:
McMinnville Composite Squadron,
with help from Gerrald Phillips