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ARTIFACT:
This is a rare and large Korean War era United States Navy VF-192 jacket patch. Formerly VF-153 and then VF-151, the squadron was re-designated as VF-192 while on board the USS Boxer on February 15, 1950. During the Korean War the squadron flew F4U Corsairs, most famously in successful nighttime missions intercepting enemy supply flow. They also participated in several other missions, including the destruction of the Hwachon Reservoir Dam and hydroelectrical plants on the Yalu River. The squadron's now famous "Flying Dragon" insignia was worn in combat as well as in the filming of the Academy Award-winning 1954 movie "The Bridges at Toko-Ri".
VINTAGE:
Circa Korean War era.
SIZE:
Approximately 6" in height and 6-3/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester thread.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
VF 192 KOREA written on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Korean War era United States Navy jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX14 LEGEX5/14 SEJJX5/14
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch has some light wear only with a small area of tape residue on reverse.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.