NAA Columbus Division for Naval Aircraft Programs (C) Desert Girl Bigger mission

Bigger mission

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The Bats' mission was to fly deep into enemy territory at high speed

The Lions' experienced crews — many of them former active-duty P-3 pilots — brought a depth of knowledge and skill that made them invaluable

seamlessly integrating into combat support operations in Afghanistan and Iraq

NAA Columbus Division for Naval Aircraft Programs (C) Desert Girl Bigger missionNAA Columbus Division for Naval Aircraft Programs Patch Building the Fleet's Aircraft The NAA Columbus Division supported Naval Aircraft Programs building and maintaining the aircraft that defend the fleet. This embroidered patch represents the North American Aviation (NAA) Columbus Division's contribution to Naval Aircraft Programs. NAA's Columbus, Ohio facility was instrumental in producing and supporting military aircraft for the Navy and Marine