WWII USAAF 790th Bomb Squadron, 467th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force Patch

This is a squadron patch for the United States Army Air Forces 790th Bomb Squadron, 467th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. This squadron flew B-24 aircraft and was stationed at Rackheath Airfield, England from March 11, 1944 to June 12, 194The patch is oval and shows a man slinging missiles from a basket as if they were loaves of bread.

Circa World War II.

5-7/16" height and 4" width.

Felt embroidered in multi-colored cotton/silk threads with treated cotton backing.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJX10 LGIEX8/10 SGIEX3/13

7+ (Very Fine+): Patch has one small spot of light discoloration and moderate wear along the edge.

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