Spanish Air Force SAR Squadron Super Puma Helicopter Patch

This embroidered patch represents the Spanish Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron featuring the Super Puma helicopter. The Super Puma, a medium transport helicopter developed by Aérospatiale and later produced by Airbus Helicopters, has been a key asset for the Spanish Air Force SAR units since its introduction in the 1980s. These helicopters are employed for a range of missions, including search and rescue operations, personnel recovery, and humanitarian assistance. The patch typically displays squadron insignia alongside imagery of the Super Puma, reflecting the unit’s role and operational capabilities. Measuring approximately 9 cm in diameter, it is designed for attachment to flight suits or uniforms using a Velcro or sew-on backing. Items like this are collected for their historical value and as representations of contemporary military aviation units within the Spanish armed forces. This patch is intended for collectors, historians, and those with an interest in military insignia.