US WWII, Squadron Patch, 318th Fighter Squadron, 15th Air Force
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $450.00

Original era manufacture. A painted leather insignia measuring 5 inches in width, with stitch marks around its edges from being sewn to a flight jacket.  The surface of the patch display wear and use, however the image and colors remain clear and vibrant.Raised in 1942, and originally equipped with P-40 Warhawks; the 318th first saw service in North Africa before being assigned to bases in Italy. They were re-equipped with P-47 Thunderbolts in 1943, and P-51 Mustangs in 1944.