359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron Leatherette Patch

379th Fighter Sq. Disney leatherette patch. With age and light wear. Based at East Wenthan, Norfolk flying P47 Thunderbolts and P51 Mustangs.

Measures 6 1/4” x 5”

The squadron moved to England in October 1943, where it became part of VIII Fighter Command. It entered combat in mid-December 1943, using the callsign "Wheeler"2 supported the invasion of Normandy during June 1944 by patrolling the English Channel, escorting bombardment formations to the French coast, and dive-bombing and strafing bridges, locomotives, and rail lines near the battle area. After D-Day, engaged chiefly in escorting bombers to oil refineries, marshalling yards, and other targets in such cities as Ludwigshafen, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Berlin, Merseburg, and Brux. Continued combat operations until the German capitulation in May 1945. The unit returned to the United States and was inactivated in November 1945

Code: 57845