1970s-Early 1980s USAF Patch for 1st T-38 Trainer Jet Solo Flight
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1970s-Early 1980s USAF Patch for 1st T-38 Trainer Jet Solo Flight

Code: afsq70038t


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Product Description

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We are Currently OUT OF THE OFFICE through May 31 2020, and will be UNABLE TO SHIP during that time.

Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifacts of interest here, but please be advised that we will be UNABLE TO SHIP over the next few days: We ARE Currently OUT OF THE OFFICE through Sunday 31 May, and we will be UNABLE TO SHIP during this period. We will be returning to the office on Monday 1 June and we will RESUME Normal SHIPPING at that time.
Thank you, Ron & Kana

ARTIFACT: This is a late 1970s or early 1980s United States Air Force patch for a first solo flight in a T-38 Talon trainer jet. The T-38 was the first supersonic trainer jet and is the last type of jet a recruit will fly before receiving their first mission. The patch reads SOLO QUAL 1 FLT and shows the jet embroidered at its center.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1970s - early 1980s.

SIZE: Approximately 4-1/2" in height and 2-7/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Twill embroidered in cotton/polyester thread, mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX10 LBCX7/12 SBCX8/18

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows light wear and minor pilling.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.