Rare Korean War South African Air Force (SAAF) Squadron 2 "Flying Cheetahs" Jacket Patch
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Rare Korean War South African Air Force (SAAF) Squadron 2 "Flying Cheetahs" Jacket Patch

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare Korean War fighter squadron jacket patch for the South African Air Force (SAAF) Squadron 2, also known as the "Flying Cheetahs". The Cheetahs were attached to the United States Air Force 18th Fighter Bomber Wing from November 1950 until December 1953. They flew F-51D Mustangs and F-86F Sabre jets. The patch shows the winged upper body of a cheetah and reads UPWARDS AND ONWARDS.

VINTAGE: Circa Korean War.

SIZE: Approximately 5" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered in cotton/silk thread.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-MN-25-XCJJX13 LDGEX2/13 SDDJX4/13

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows only some light wear with a few small spots of very faint discoloration.

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