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ARTIFACT:
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Fantastic, huge, WWII United States Army Air Forces 36th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force Australian-made jacket patch. Known as the "Flying Fiends" the unit was island hopping in the Pacific in WWII flying P-39s, P-38s, and P-40 fighter aircraft.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 6-3/4" x 5-1/4"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidered wool felt, cotton/polyester/silk threads, canvas
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVFEJX TRAEJX16 LHIEX11/16
CONDITION:8 (Excellent): The patch shows minor to moderate wear, a few small moth nips, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.