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Topic: STS 51-C crew patch
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keith.wilson
Member Posts: 87
From: Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 07-30-2005 11:07 AM
  
Can anyone point me in the direction of a detailed description of the STS-51C crew insignia design - it's quite a detailed patch but I have been unable to discover what all its features actually mean.
Any help would be appreciated - thanks! Keith |
HouseDadX4
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posted 07-30-2005 01:06 PM
STS 51C was the first Department of Defense Dedicated Mission. I do believe that the eagle is a representation of the DOD, and the red, white, and blue trail following the shuttle represents the United States of America. Beyond that, it was difficult to find any information at all.This one is a good question for all you collectSPACE'rs.. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1597
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-30-2005 01:41 PM
Also, if you look at the shuttle itself, only the underside is portrayed... another indication of the "secret" DOD payload it was carrying.It is very similar to Ken Mattingly's previous shuttle patch (STS-4) which carried a partial DOD payload. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 07-30-2005 01:58 PM
The Eagle, shield, arrows, inner border with stars all come from the DoD emblem. The five stars represent each service branch: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. The Navy Blue background and gold colors are Navy colors. The CDR Ken Mattingly was Navy.The orbiter is shown with its payload bay hidden from the viewer to illustrate that this was a top secret DoD payload. Hope this is what you're looking for. Tim |
keith.wilson
Member Posts: 87
From: Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 07-30-2005 03:29 PM
Thanks guys for the info on this patch - collectSPACE does the business yet again!Keith |
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