"Tarantulas",
1961
The patch is a triangle with a three-dimensional "22"
in the upper part of its red field. A saber with navigator wings
on its center and globe on the end of its hilt points toward the
center of the field. Eight red, gold, blue and silver rays
emanate from the center of the patch. The emblem's triangle
shape compares the squadron's strength and solidarity to one of
the sturdiest geometrical shapes--the triangle. The dominate red
color symbolizes courage. The saber, with the navigator's badge
and globe, represents strength and readiness. The colored light
rays, converging to a point on the horizon, signify unity among
the four classes of the cadet wing. This is the squadron's
original patch.
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
