Emblems, Logos & Awards
Kitty Hawk Squadron 3 scouting affiliations:
Air Scouts (1951 - 195?)
Air Explorers (195? - 1965)
Aviation Explorers (1965 - Present)
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Items unique to Kitty Hawk Squadron 3
 

Woody Woodpecker Decal
1953 - 1965

Kitty Hawk Patch
1965 - Present



Solo Wings

Pilot Wings



Optimist Patch



 


Items used by many 'Aviation Exploring' Squadrons
 


Explorer Fly-In Patch
Van Nuys, CA - 1973


Explorer Fly-In Patch
Edwards AFB - 1974




Explorer Fly-In & Camp Patch
Edwards AFB - 1976


Solo Certificate




Aviation Exploring Patch


Aviation Exploring Patch




SSA Patch


SAA Solo Pin



 


'Air Scout' & 'Air Explorer' Office Insignia
Displayed on left arm of Squadron 3 Uniforms - 1951 to 1965
 

Squadron Leader (Advisor)

Squadron Assistant Leader



Squadron Pilot

Squadron Assistant Pilot



Flight Pilot

Assistant Flight Pilot



Secretary

 


'Air Scout' Advancement Award
Displayed on left pocket of Squadron 3 Uniforms - 1951 to 1965
 

Ace

Craftsman



Observer

Apprentice

 


'Air Explorer' Advancement Award
Squadron 3 continued using 'Air Scout' Awards thru 1965
 

Apprentice

Bronze



Gold

Silver

 


'Air Scout' & 'Air Explorer' Rating Awards
Displayed on right arm of Squadron 3 Uniforms - 1951 to 1965
 

Aviation

Navigation

Communications

Weather

Mechanics

Emergency Skills

Outdoor Skills

Vocational Exploration

Physical Fitness

Construction

 


Miscellaneous 'Air Scout' & 'Air Explorer' Items
displayed on Squadron 3 Uniforms - 1951 to 1965
 

'Air Scout' Cap Badge
(left front of cap)

'Air Explorer' Cap Badge
(left front of cap)



Air Scout Patch, 1951 - 195?
(above right pocket)

Air Explorer Patch, 195? - 1965
(above right pocket)



Air Explorer Ace Medal (1951 - 1954)

Air Explorer Silver Medal (1954 - 1965)



Air Explorer Silver Knot Award
(1954 - 1965)

Squadron 3 Medallion
(right arm)



Air Scout Uniform
(not Squadron 3's Medallion, 1951 - 1965)

Uniform Cap
(1951 - 1965)


Publications for 'Air Scout' & 'Air Explorer' programs
 

Air Scout Manual
#3648, Published 1942-1943

Air Scout Manual
#3476, Published 1943



Air Explorer Manual
#3508, Published 1951-1958

Air Scout Merit Badge Pamphlet
Aerodynamics #3280, Published 1942-1943



Air Scout Merit Badge Pamphlet
Aeronautics #3306, Published 1942-1943

Air Scout Merit Badge Pamphlet
Airplane Design #3281, Published 1942-1943



Air Scout Merit Badge Pamphlet
Airplane Structure #3279, Published 1942-1943

 

this page last updated August 20, 2019