References to Sonic in militaries
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The following is a list of references to Sonic in militaries. As one of pop culture's most recognizable icons, facets of the world's various militaries occasionally reference Sonic the Hedgehog, often adapting its characters to serve as mascots for individual detachments.
Vehicles
Badge | Country | Type | Squadron | Detachment | Aircraft | Description | Images |
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United Kingdom | Navy | 815 Naval Air Squadron | HMS Amazon (F169)[1][2] | Sonic & Tails[3] | A Westland Lynx HAS3CTS dressed in the colors of Miles "Tails" Prower. A separate dress saw the Lynx sporting the colors of Sonic the Hedgehog himself. | 320px | |
Portugal | Navy | Navy's Helicopter Squadron (EHM) | NRP Álvares Cabral (F331)[4][5] | Sonic Flight[6][7][8] | A Westland Super Lynx Mk.95 dressed with an emblem of Sonic the Hedgehog and the motto "I've got no regrets." This emblem also appears on the official formation patch[9], seen being worn by notable Sonic Flight pilots like Mónica Pereira Martins.[10] |
References
- ↑ https://www.helis.com/database/cn/6559/ (archive.today)
- ↑ File:RevistadaArmada PT 2008-02.pdf, page 6
- ↑ File:RevistadaArmada PT 2013-07.pdf, page 18
- ↑ File:AgustaWestlandLynxandSuperLynx UK Article 2009 (by Emiel Sloot).pdf, page 8
- ↑ File:SonicFlight PT Patch full.pdf
- ↑ File:SonicFlight5 Lynx Mk.25 (MónicaPereiraMartins).jpg