WWII American 8th Air Force Patch

Here is an early rare Stubby Wing 1942/43 English made “Mighty Eighth” patch. Embroidered on wool with a paste back.

Measures 2 5/8”  read more

Code: 57005

WWII 8th Air Force Souvenir

WWII 8th Air Force Lace & Silk Sweetheart / Mothers Souvenir with an English made high wing patch added to the centre. Embroidered with “Greetings from England” in very good condition.

Measures 12”x12”  read more

Code: 56971

WWII 8th Air Force Souvenir

WWII 8th Air Force Handkerchief, Lace & Silk Sweetheart / Mothers Souvenir with an English made high wing patch added to the corner. In very good condition.

Measures 9 1/2” X 9 1/2”  read more

Code: 56970

WWII US 8th Air Force Patch

Here is an early Eighth Air Force patch circa 1942/43.
English made “Stubby Wing” example that has been removed from uniform. Has age related service wear.  read more

Code: 56965

WWII US Army 8th Air Force Patch

A standard American made 8th USAAF patch. Full wing design, used and removed from uniform with light service wear.

Mighty Eighth tasked with the daylight bombing. In total, the 8th Air Force lost over 26,000 men. An additional 28,000 men became prisoners of war. Aircraft losses were also grim: 10, 561 planes of varying types were shot down, 4754 of those were B-17 heavy bombers.  read more

Code: 56788

USAAF Information Bulletin

A USAAF General information restricted bulletin dated 1942. 40 pages in good condition. Ink stamped on the front Chief of Staff 8th Air Force command. Contains information on the first year of the war ( Note - not the first year for us here in Britain) Distributed to USAAF squadrons on British and German Balloon Barrages, Storage of Explosives, Low Level Attack etc.  read more

Code: 56699

8th Air Force in Bullion - Modern Manufacture

A 8th Air Force bullion patch as new reproduction piece fine for a new A2 jacket.

Measures 2 7/8"  read more

Code: 52756

ARVN Army 8th Para Airborne

A Vietnam made silk patch maker marked original in orange.  read more

Code: 51293

ARVN Army 8th Battalion Para Airborne

A Vietnam made silk patch maker marked original in red.  read more

Code: 51292

United States Instructor Pilot Wing and Cap Badge

Here is a two item set of:-
1. Instructor Pilot Wing pin back with safety clasp in sterling silver. Some age and tarnish to the front. Full size at 3 3/4"
2. Instructor Pilot cap badge pin back with safety clasp in sterling silver, heavy strike and measures 2 5/16" wide by 2 3/16" tall.

Prior to 1940, the United States Army had approximately 4,500 pilots, includin...  read more

Code: 53305