History

The Aircrew Badge is classified into four types based on changes in design during different political regimes.

The Type III Badge was instituted in the spring of 1974 and features a phoenix above the flying eagle. It is similar to the Type III Pilot Badge, but it is half-sized.

There are three versions of the Type III Badge that differ in composition. In some instances, the Type II Badge was worn with a separate metallic phoenix pin above the badge.