NATO TIGER ASSOCIATION TIGER MEET COLLECTIONS: NTM 2011 HOST 1/12 CAMBRESIS SQN

Description: NATO TIGER ASSOCIATION TIGER MEET COLLECTIONS: NTM 2011 HOST 1/12 CAMBRESIS SQNThis is an Original NATO TIGER ASSOCIATION TIGER MEET COLLECTIONS: NTM 2011 HOST 1/12 CAMBRESIS SQN SSI (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia). You will receive the item as shown in the first photo. Please note that there are color variations due to settings on different PCs/Monitors. The color shown on your screen may not be the true color. The NATO Tiger Association or the Association of Tiger Squadrons was established in 1961. Promoted by French Defence minister Pierre Messmer, its role is to promote solidarity between NATO air forces. It is not, though, part of the formal NATO structure. The USAFE (United States Air Force Europe) 79th TFS (Tactical Fighter Squadron) took the initiative and on 19 July 1961 they invited No. 74 Squadron RAF and EC (Fighter Squadron) 1/12 Provence of the French Armée de l'airto Woodbridge in England. France was then a full military member of NATO. As of February 2012, the squadrons included in the Association are 20 full members, 11 honorary members and 2 probationary members, all of which have a tiger as part of its squadron crest. As well as being opportunities for NATO air forces to share ideas and experiences, the ‘Tiger Meets’ are also public relations exercises for NATO. NATO aircraft are often brightly painted with tiger stripes.L'Escadron de Chasse 1/12 'Cambresis' - 1/12 Squadron, French Air Force - was created at BA118 Mont-de-Marsan in May 1952. It was formed by joining two famous escadrilles (flights) SPA 162 'Le Tigre' and SPA 89 'La Guêpe'. They initially flew the MD 450 Ouragan and then moved to BA103 Cambrai in July 1953. They where the first Squadron in the Armée de l'Air to fly the indigenous designed jets. The history of the SPA 162 'Le Tigre', the hart of the Tiger Squadron dates back to Jan 1918 when it was formed on Nieuport 24 and 27 at Corcieux, and later on transitioned to the SPAD VII and XIII. The unit was credited with five aerial victories during their 1 year at war. After flying the Mystery IV for 4 year, in 1959 the squadron transitioned to the Super Mystere B2, the first super sonic aircraft in the squadrons history. This new aircraft started a long career of 17 years at the hands of 1/12 squadron pilots. Like many other AdlA squadrons at that time, EC 1/12 was involved in overseas operations in French colonies and became heavily engaged in air operations in Algeria. During this 17 year period on the SMB2 capt. Lerche (later to become General Lerche) went in 1961 to RAF Woodbridge, to join what later would become the greatest meeting of squadrons, the NATO Tiger meet. By January 1978, EC 1/12 had traded in the SMB2, and was fully operational on the Mirage F.1C. With this new aircraft came also the benefit of Air to Air refuelling. During the summer of 1984, and later in the period of 1986 to 1991 the squadron flew many combat missions in Chad in support of operations Manta and Epervier. During Gulf War I, the 'Cambresis' replayed to Doha AB in Quatar with as their main mission the Air defence of the Emirates. In April 1992, the first Mirage 2000 landed at BA 103 Cambrai giving the pilots a highly manoeuvrable and fully capable aircraft, which allowed them to develop new air defence tactics. During the following years the squadron saw plenty of deployments coming their way. Overall, since 1992, the squadron has been continuously in charge of a part of the air defence of French territory, ensuring a QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) in 7 minutes, 24/7. They are founding members of the NTA and along with the Belgian 31 Squadron have hosted the most Tiger Meets. Sadly, with The closure of BA 103 Cambrai in 2012, so came an end to EC 1/12. The SPA 162 however transferred to EC 1/7 and by this move the Tiger Tradition was saved. 'The show must go on...'. Other items in other pictures are for your reference only, available in my eBay Store. Other items in other pictures are for your reference only, available in my eBay Store. They will make a great addition to your NTM SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia collection. You find only US Made items here, with the same LIFETIME warranty. 20110405 **IF YOU NEED USPS TRACKING SERVICES, PLEASE SELECT $2.99 USPS 1ST CLASS SERVICE** **eBay REQUIRES ORDER BE SENT WITH TRACKING, PLEASE SELECT USPS 1ST CLASS SERVICE w/TRACKING** We'll cover your purchase price plus shipping. FREE 30-day No-Question returnALL US-MADE PATCHES HAVE LIFETIME WARRANTYWe do not compete price with cheap import copies.Watch out for cheap import copies with cut-throat price; We beat cheap copies with Original design, US-Made Quality and customer services.Once a customer, a LIFETIME of services

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