Circa 1972 Thai-Made USAF & USN Jacket Patch for "Operation Linebacker" Vietnam War

This is a circa 1972 patch used by both the United States Air Force and the United States Navy for "Operation Linebacker". Both the 7th Air Force and the 77th Task Force participated in the nearly six-month long air campaign against The Republic of North Vietnam. "Linebacker" was the first continuous bombing maneuver to resume against North Vietnam after President johnson's 1968 interdiction of such activity. The patch is Thai-made and embroidered upon black twill. It shows some aircraft circling over rivers and a central target.

Circa late 1972 (Vietnam War).

Approximately 3-1/2" in height and 3-1/4" in width.

Twill embroidered in cotton/silk threads, mesh backing.

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This is from a United States Air Force And United States Navy Vietnam War jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX13 LAGEX10/13 SAEJX3/14

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch has some light wear only.

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