Historical information

This United States Air Force Tactical Air Command (TAC) insignia was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Patches like this were worn on flight suits and jackets during the Vietnam era.

Amongst the key functions of the United States Air Force TAC was commanding, organising, equipping, training, and administering assigned or attached forces.

Physical description

Small cloth badge. Blue (top) and red (bottom) embroidered shield divided horizontally by a wavy line. In the centre is a white sword with a red handle and yellow-gold wings. At the base is yellow text "TACTICAL AIR COMMAND" on a white banner.

Inscriptions & markings

Tactical air command.