Early 1970s USAF 97th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) "Gombey" Patch
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Early 1970s USAF 97th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) "Gombey" Patch

Code: afsq80097fts
$35.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a United States Air Force jacket patch for the 97th Flying Training Squadron. The patch is in vibrant gold-colored twill. It is embroidered with a tiger having aircraft for jaws and a torii above him bearing the word GOMBEY.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1970s.

SIZE: Approximately 4-1/8" in height and 2-15/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Twill embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: 8/82 written on reverse.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEX97 LCEX4/12

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The patch is in excellent shape except for some writing on reverse.

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