Great UK-Made Patch US AAF 506th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Gp, 8th AF "Flying 8-Balls"
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Great UK-Made Patch US AAF 506th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Gp, 8th AF "Flying 8-Balls"

Code: z99afsq90506bsa


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ARTIFACT: This is a great British-made multi-piece felt patch made for the United States 506th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force (aka "The Flying 8-Balls"). This is the style patch that was worn on the Ploesti, Rumania raids in 1943. The patch shows a winged 8-ball turned bird with a missile.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: 4-1/2" diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Red multi-piece felt patch.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON/EH/20P CON FJJX 3/10 retcon 8/10

CONDITION: 7+(Very Fine+): Patch shows light wear and slight fading.

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