"Viking
Nine" 1958
The patch is an octagonal-shaped emblem.
Within it, a Viking ship sails away on a bright orange-rayed sun
in the background. A royal blue flag flies from a mast
stretching upward from the deck of the ship. "VIKING," printed
in royal blue, is to the left of the flag. A large white sail,
bordered in black, billows from the mast. The Roman numeral "IX"
is centered on the sail. The keep of the ship has the design of
a green dragon.
The "IX" represents the Ninth Cadet Squadron. The dragon
symbolizes the power and tenacity that characterized the
Vikings, early explorers of the vast seas. The Vikings often
sought adventure and were courageous in their exploration of
uncharted lands around the globe.
This third patch in the squadron’s history was approved for
wear in January 1978.
Information gathered for the page from
"Squadron Insignia of the United States Air Force Academy" by P.
Michael Sheridan, Library of Congress Catalog Number: 90-62369
