BUZZ RICKSON'S BR15747 Type MA-1 1st MODEL 71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron Project Arrow 26th Air Division William Tell 1965 Special Order Military Outerwear Blouson Jumper Made in Japan

The 71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron was reorganized by the Air Defense Command in the summer of 1955 as part of "Project Arrow," a program aimed at returning to active service fighter units that had made memorable records in both world wars .

In 1957, the aircraft began upgrading to the North American F-86L Sabre, which incorporated a data link for direct communication with the then-new semi-automated ground environment or analog computer-controlled designation systems for intercept .

The 71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron continued to be the top team in U.S. air defense, using a succession of cutting-edge interceptors , including the supersonic F-102 Delta Dagger from 1958 to 1960 and the F-106 Delta Dart from 1960 to 1971 . 

In 1965, the 71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron won the F-106 division at the William Tell Tactical Fighter-Interceptor Competition . The squadron also received three Presidential Unit Citations and five Outstanding Unit Awards .

This patch version complies with patch regulations under the Air Defense Corps , and what is particularly noteworthy is the large patch of the 26th Air Division, to which the unit belongs, on the back .

This is a rare patch specially ordered by pilots to commemorate their participation in "William Tell 1965."

This nameplate was specially made to match the squadron colors at the time.

71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron Insignia

F-106 Delta Dart

Commemorative patch for winning the William Tell fighter tactical competition

Air Defense Forces emblem

Large patch of the 26th Air Division

A rare patch made to special order by pilots.

Photo model Male: 170cm, 63kg, wearing size M