Journal · 5 articles
The journal
of the workshop.
The tradition of the squadron patch, guides to choosing the right technique, workshop tips to get your projects right.
Nailing your patch proof: our workshop advice
The proof is the moment your project becomes real. Here is how to prepare it well — to avoid disappointment and speed up production.
Read the articleThe name tape: the pilot's personal signature
Engraved leather, integrated velcro, one name per piece — why the name tape is the most personal item in a squadron's kit.
Read the articleThe challenge coin: a military tradition worth passing on
Where the challenge coin comes from, how it is earned, why your squadron should have one — and how to design it.
Read the article3D PVC, woven, embroidered: which technique for your patch?
Seven techniques, seven looks, seven uses. The guide to choosing the right manufacturing method for your artwork, your budget and your intended use.
Read the articleThe history of the squadron patch
From the stitched coats of arms of aviation's pioneers to today's 3D PVC patches — how the unit insignia became an object of pride and legacy.
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