Latvian Air Force Mil Mi-8 Helicopter Patch

This embroidered patch represents the Mil Mi-8 helicopter as operated by the Latvian Air Force. The Mil Mi-8 is a multipurpose, medium twin-turbine transport helicopter originally designed in the Soviet Union and widely used by numerous military forces since the 1960s. The Latvian Air Force adopted the Mi-8 platform for utility, transport, and search and rescue missions following Latvia’s independence in the early 1990s. The patch typically features stylized imagery of the Mi-8 in flight, along with national insignia such as the Latvian tricolor and air force markings, reflecting its operational context within Latvia’s defense framework. The design and construction of the patch are consistent with standard military insignia, intended to be worn on uniforms or collected as part of aviation and military memorabilia. Such patches are commonly used for identification, esprit de corps, or commemoration of service with the Mi-8 unit in the Latvian Air Force.