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Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
The first patch, reading Gustatus Similis Pullus translates to, "Tastes Like Chicken" (Notice the fork and knife). The alien insignia may be a reference to the fact the 509th was once stationed in Roswell, New Mexico. Dennis Balzathar contacted the Air Force and found this is not an official patch. 509th Bomb Wing Insignia
While researching (The 509th Bomb Wing's history), I came across a curious thing, a Classified Flight Test shoulder patch from the 509th Bomb Group, with an alien pictured on it, along with the strange phrase in Latin, "Gustatus Similis Pullus" which translates into "Tastes like Chicken”
Hmmm?
From: The 509th Bomb Wing's History - From Flying Disks To Flying Wings
By Jim Hickman
Director-Aerial Phenomena Research Group
CUFOS
The Tencap patch may just be an in-joke referencing the almost sci-fi nature of AF Tencap's work. (The Latin translates to "Let them hate us as long as they fear us.")
The five-stars with the three clustered stars on the STS-126 patch is very easy to explain Orion[/url].
The Desert Prowler patch, both the entity (called the Wraith) and the six stars are a reference to an Insane Clown Posse album, of all things.
Originally posted by mikesingh
Another Black Budget project patch, this one belongs to the Special Projects Office, Groom Lake, Nevada (Area 51). Note the ‘9/11’ written in Roman letters and the ubiquitous cluster of 5 + 1 Stars again, as seen in the previous patch! And who’s the ‘apparition’ or ‘alien’ in the middle with the horns with what looks like six fingers?
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[edit on 23-5-2009 by mikesingh]
Originally posted by Wellmet :-)
The Trident/fork (3 teeth) is a symbol for Neptune, the planet of mystery or the unknown. Technically it could be seen as a symbol of occult (hidden) knowledge.
Originally posted by Totalstranger
okay now, the 4th patch down looks just like an ICP joker card. I don't know about this. I guess some USAF are "juggalos"?
Originally posted by mikesingh
The five-stars with the three clustered stars on the STS-126 patch is very easy to explain Orion[/url].
You haven't explained, why Orion in particular?
Could be alluding to the new shuttle??
Or could be some other reason we're not quite savoy on. NASA just seems to like it.
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[edit on 23-5-2009 by W3RLIED2]
[edit on 23-5-2009 by W3RLIED2]
Originally posted by mikesingh
So what's a joke doing in an official history of the unit? As you must be aware, a Unit's history is a serious matter!
Originally posted by kidflash2008
reply to post by mikesingh
Having been in the Air Force, I can tell you that members of the unit get to design their own patches. Either the unit commander picks the best one or the unit members vote on the one they like best.
Air Force Space Command patches incorporate the logo of Star Trek in them. Does that mean the Star Trek universe is real? No, it was adopted because a top flag officer was a fan of the series and liked the design.
Just because there are aliens means the designer is interested in the subject. Besides, those patches do look cool.
Originally posted by GorehoundLarry
Originally posted by mikesingh
Another Black Budget project patch, this one belongs to the Special Projects Office, Groom Lake, Nevada (Area 51). Note the ‘9/11’ written in Roman letters and the ubiquitous cluster of 5 + 1 Stars again, as seen in the previous patch! And who’s the ‘apparition’ or ‘alien’ in the middle with the horns with what looks like six fingers?
[atsimg]http://files.abovetopsecret.com/images/member/0a6cde6aa62b.jpg[/atsimg]
[edit on 23-5-2009 by mikesingh]
I know, kind of off topic. But it just made me giggle.
Also, I agree with someone else here, think you're thinking a bit way too much into this.
Cheers
Originally posted by dwiggen
I must say, a lot of these patches seem like they would fall into the same category. Not to say that some of them don't have any meaning. But that one that says MYOFB? I mean come on... that would never be approved.
Originally posted by mikesingh
Hi guys! Check this out….
Patches/insignias always have a meaning behind them and indicate what a unit/formation/organization is tasked for. Here are some of the more interesting ones that come from NASA and many secret Black Ops projects. What are the hidden meanings behind them? Let's find out!
Here’s an interesting patch with an ET/Alien on it that belongs to the US Air Force 509th Bomber Wing, the group that was stationed at Roswell in 1947! Why the ET? What’s the connection? Is there more than meets the eye here?
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Courtesy: Jerry Pippin
The STS-126 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). The inner patch outline depicts the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Leonardo. This reusable logistics module will carry the equipment necessary to sustain a crew of six on board the ISS and will include additional crew quarters, exercise equipment, galley, and life support equipment. In addition, a single expedition crew member will launch on STS-126 to remain on board ISS, replacing an expedition crew member who will return home with the shuttle crew. Near the center of the patch, the constellation Orion reflects the goals of the human spaceflight program, returning us to the Moon and on to Mars, the red planet, which are also shown. At the top of the patch is the gold symbol of the astronaut office. The sunburst, just clearing the horizon of the magnificent Earth, powers all these efforts through the solar arrays of the ISS current configuration orbiting high above.
Originally posted by mikesingh
Below is a program patch of the NRO (National Reconnaissance Office). The Latin inscription translates as "Never before, never again.”
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An important directive/task of this department/organization under the Intelligence Branch of the secret Shadow Government is…
[edit on 23-5-2009 by mikesingh]