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ARTIFACT:
This is an Extremely Rare World War II circa 1943 FTD (Flying Training Detachment) Victory Field Hand Painted Leather Bugs Bunny Jacket Patch.
History:
Part of the Army Air Corps build up for World War II, Victory Field was built and activated in June 1941. It was assigned to the Air Corps Flying Training Command, Gulf Coast Training Center (later Central Flying Training Command).
The facility was a primary (stage 1) pilot training airfield operated under contract by Hunter Flying Service & Richey Flying Service. Fairchild PT-19s were the primary trainer at the airfield. Thousands of cadets were trained and made their first solo flight at Victory Field. As the Army Air Corps succeeded in Europe it decided to draw down training and scheduled the closure of Victory Field in 1945.
The Victory Field Insignia shows Walter Lantz's Bus Bunny Wearing Pilot Goggles and donning a Seat Parachute while standing in front of a large red V for Victory.
VINTAGE:
World War II, Circa 1943.
SIZE:
Approximately 3-15/16" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Hand Painted Leather.
ATTACHMENT:
To be sewn on.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Air Force jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few month. MBEJK23 LHGEX10/05/23 SHGEX11/18/24
CONDITION:
8 -(Very Fine - Excellent): The patch shows 3 tiny holes, glue and paper residue on the back. Overall, it is in very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
