History of the Patch 
VA-140
Hummel Field Composite Squadron
Version 1, 2008
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HERALDRY OF VA-140 SQUADRON INSIGNIA
SHAPE: A disc-shaped field with upper and lower rockers
DESCRIPTION: Within the field, a Cessna 172 flies over the Norris Bridge and the Rappahannock River valley at sunrise, with the aircraft, the bridge, and hills in the background silhouetted by the morning sun. The text "CIVIL AIR PATROL" is located in the upper rocker, the text "HUMMEL FIELD COMPOSITE SQUADRON" is located in the lower rocker, and the text "VA 140" is located at the bottom of the field.
SYMBOLISM OF DESIGN ELEMENTS:
(a) Cessna 172: This aircraft type is most commonly used during flight operations by the squadron, and is representative of both senior squadron members, who fly the 172 in Emergency Services missions, and cadet squadron members, who learn about aviation through orientation flights in the 172.
(b) Norris Bridge and Rappahannock River: The Norris Bridge is less than one mile from Hummel Field, where VA 140 Is located, and is symbolic of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions of Virginia, which squadron members are proud to call home. The bridge also brings together two areas which were geographically isolated prior to its construction, in much the same way that squadron members serving as civilians within the auxiliary of the United States Air Force serve as a virtual ‘bridge’ between the civilian members of our community and the military that exists to protect and defend them.
SYMBOLISM OF DESIGN COLORS:
(a) Upper and lower rockers: The upper and lower rockers are red, which is symbolic of Civil Air Patrol as a whole. Red is the central color of the CAP emblem, where it is found as a red three-bladed propeller which itself is symbolic of the three primary missions of CAP -- Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services.
(b) Morning sky and all text except "VA 140": The morning sky and the text "CIVIL AIR PATROL" and "HUMMEL FIELD COMPOSITE SQUADRON" are gold in color. This color symbolizes excellence, and reminds every squadron member that our goal as Civil Air Patrol members should be to excel in all our activities.
(c) Rappahannock River: The river shall, as nearly as possible, be rendered in the following shade of blue -- Pantone 287 or CMYK (Cyan 100, Magenta 69, Yellow 01, Black 11.5) or RGB (Red 0, Green 48, Blue 143). This is the official color for display of the Unites States Air Force Symbol when it is displayed in blue. This color, and the color of the text "VA 140" (see below) together are symbolic of the United States Air Force, of which the Hummel Field Composite Squadron is a part.
(d) Text "VA 140": This text shall, as nearly as possible, be rendered in the following shade of grey -- Pantone Cool Grey 7 or CMYK (Cyan 0, Magenta 0, Yellow 0, Black 50) or RGB (Red 166, Green 166, Blue 168). This is the official color for display of the United States Air Force Symbol when it is displayed in grey, and is also symbolic of the Air Force.
(e) Norris Bridge and Cessna 172: The bridge and aircraft are black. Black is the absence of color. This serves to remind squadron members that the outcome of our endeavors is up to us. The absence of color of the aircraft and bridge, as well as the hills in the background, symbolizes the fact that, on the ground and in the air, our actions will ultimately ‘fill in’ the result.
The patch was designed by squadron member, 2d Lt Robert C Moyer. The Deputy Squadron Commander, Lt Col Bert Jones, accepted the design on behalf of the Squadron Commander, Maj Francis Bernhardt, while he was away on a medical absence. Col Eric R Litt, Virginia Wing Commander, approved the design for wear in November 2008.
Information provided by:
2d Lt Robert C Moyer, CAP
Hummel Field Composite Squadron
January 13, 2009
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