History of the Patch

	Operation Blister Version 2b, 07 March 1988

The second version patch was designed by Operation Blister founder, Major David L Wagner of Group 1, Oregon Wing. A single sample patch [at right] was hand made during the approval process.

With slight modification to the sample patch, only 30 copies of the final design were produced. All 30 patches were missing the period after the letter "P" due to a manufacturer mistake. It's beleived that Major Wagner actually wore the sample patch shown here.

At some point, an unauthorized person had more patches made and began to sell them to cadets. These patches did have the missing third period, however they were considered fakes by Operation Blister personnel. Only patches from the error batch were ever officially awarded to graduating students.

Information provided by:
Mrs Sandy Warwick
Tulsa, OK
March 2009