Minnesota Wing (NCR-MN-001)
Minnesota Wing
CIVIL AIR PATROL
U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
Emblem Significance:
Design
The Minnesota Wing Shield graphic shows a WWII-era Disney gremlin flying a pair of aviator wings over a gold state map on an ultramarine blue field. The center of the wings contains a bezel with the primary CAP symbol of a blue-bordered white triangle and red tri-blade propeller. The gold-bordered white scroll beneath the shield reads MINNESOTA WING in a blue sans-serif font. Colors used in compliance with CAPR110-3 (7.5) are: Ultramarine Blue, Air Force Yellow, Pimento Red, Tan (Pantone 873C), Black and White.
Notation
A historical writing on the emblem can be found HERE.
Designed in 1942 by Walt Disney Studios, presumably by staff artist Bill Justice.
Adopted in March 1943 by Maj. Horace E. Read, Commander, Minnesota Wing 7-1.
Authorized April 4, 1952, by National Headquarters, Civil Air Patrol.
Redesigned by Capt. Andrew Browning, Historian, Red Wing Composite Squadron.
Submitted by Col. Dale E. Hoium, Commander, Minnesota Wing.
Authorized April 14, 2001, by Brig. Gen. James C. Bobick, Commander, Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.
Redesigned by Maj. Ron Finger, National Artist, Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.
Submitted by Col. William Hienz, Commander, Minnesota Wing.
Authorized in October 2022 by Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, Commander, Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.
