| Aero Squadron |
Older, pre-1948 Aero Squadron hat with
cap piece.
cap piece.
Founded in 1926, Sheriff Traeger bestowed "Deputy Air Sheriff's"
status on five volunteer pilots, forming the first Aero Squadron in the
nation.
In 1933, the Sheriff's Aero Squadron was officially authorized by the
Board of Supervisors. It had grown to twenty-five planes and one blimp.
status on five volunteer pilots, forming the first Aero Squadron in the
nation.
In 1933, the Sheriff's Aero Squadron was officially authorized by the
Board of Supervisors. It had grown to twenty-five planes and one blimp.
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Pre-1948 cap piece.
Aero Squadron, started
in 1933, became the
Aero Bureau in the
1960's. Aero Bureau
members, now, do not
have a special badge.
in 1933, became the
Aero Bureau in the
1960's. Aero Bureau
members, now, do not
have a special badge.
