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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OUT OF OFFICE: September 15 through September 22 2019.

Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifact of interest here, but please be advised that we are currently out of the office, at the legendary MAX Show (Last one in Pittsburgh!) returning on Monday September 23rd, and we will not be able to ship until then. Feel free to place an order, or email us to place an artifact ON HOLD, but, again, we will not be able to ship until 9/23/19.
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.