If you're not part of an organized motorcycle club you might be fascinated, just as I was, to browse through the MC Rank patches section at The Cheap Place. Although I understood most of the ranks there were some that confused me. One case in point is the Tail Gunner patch in basic black and white.
I'm familiar with the tail gunner on a military aircraft; he's the dude that sits at the back of the plane and fires the tail gun at targets on the ground or in the air. It was actually one of the most dangerous flight positions during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
That said, I had to look it up online to find out that the tail gunner for motorcycle club is the last rider in a long line. From what I could tell this individual is one of the most experienced bikers in the club. His job is to watch out for any potential trouble coming from behind; a thankless job that somebody has to do.
All of the rank patches that The Cheap Place can be purchased and used by your motorcycle club. They're pretty cheap, easy to attach, and shipping is free in the United States if you spend $10 or more. If you're a reseller looking for wholesale patches, there's no way you can get by without having the various ranks. Believe me; you'll sell a lot of them if you follow the annual rally circuit.
