Insignia, 8th Air Force, USAAF, British-Made, Felt
Genuine WWII USAAF shoulder sleeve insignia of the 8th Air Force, manufactured in Britain, embroidered on felt.
The Mighty Eighth was the first to reach Europe in 1942, flying dangerous bombing raids over France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, recording the highest casualty rate (26,000 KIA and 28,000 POWs).
Excellent overall condition.
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Genuine WWII USAAF shoulder sleeve insignia of the 8th Air Force, manufactured in Britain, embroidered on felt.
The Mighty Eighth was the first to reach Europe in 1942, flying dangerous bombing raids over France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, recording the highest casualty rate (26,000 KIA and 28,000 POWs).
Excellent overall condition.
