History Pickers Posted August 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi! New guy here -1st post. Anyone have a clue as to who / what group this leather patch might belong to? It's about 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 inches and looks to be a jacket patch. Thanks! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Dogs Posted August 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2011 The A D stands for Air Depot. The H would be for the Air Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Pickers Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted August 18, 2011 The A D stands for Air Depot. The H would be for the Air Field. Thank you 2Dogs. This patch was in a grouping of pre WW2 Hawaiian items (patches, DUI, etc...) Could possibly be Hawaiian Air Depot or Hickam maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2011 Is the design a decal...or painted directly onto the patch? Sabrejet :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Pickers Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted August 18, 2011 Is the design a decal...or painted directly onto the patch? Sabrejet :think: I'm pretty sure it's a decal - the lines and edges appear too straight and detailed to have been painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2011 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2011 I'm pretty sure it's a decal - the lines and edges appear too straight and detailed to have been painted. Thanks. Your Hawaiian / Hickam theory sounds plausible? Sabrejet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 18, 2011 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi! New guy here -1st post.Anyone have a clue as to who / what group this leather patch might belong to? It's about 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 inches and looks to be a jacket patch. Thanks! Tim Hi Tim, Welcome to the forum.Nice patch!There is a member here named Johnny Signor, he's pretty knowledgeable about the WW2 era leather patches.He usually comes on at night.I'm sure that he will be able to help you.In the meantime,would it be possible to post a back view of this patch as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Pickers Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi Tim,Welcome to the forum.Nice patch!There is a member here named Johnny Signor, he's pretty knowledgeable about the WW2 era leather patches.He usually comes on at night.I'm sure that he will be able to help you.In the meantime,would it be possible to post a back view of this patch as well? Thanks patchcollector! here's a view of the back. It doesn't appear that it was ever attached to a jacket. Regards, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted August 18, 2011 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi! New guy here -1st post.Anyone have a clue as to who / what group this leather patch might belong to? It's about 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 inches and looks to be a jacket patch. Thanks! Tim Hello, I would venture to say ,although I've never seen one to confirm it, that your patch as mentioned is most likely for either Hawaii or Hickam Air Depot, especially it coming in with other things from that area , I will check around and see if I can find a photo/s showing the design and get back with you if I find anything possitive. Nice patch, thanks for sharing ! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted August 18, 2011 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2011 Hello, I would venture to say ,although I've never seen one to confirm it, that your patch as mentioned is most likely for either Hawaii or Hickam Air Depot, especially it coming in with other things from that area , I will check around and see if I can find a photo/s showing the design and get back with you if I find anything possitive. Nice patch, thanks for sharing ! Johnny The correct answer, from among those previously suggested, is Hawaii Air Depot. Patch Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted August 18, 2011 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2011 The correct answer, from among those previously suggested, is Hawaii Air Depot. Patch Johnson Was this the official emblem of the same HAFB Command which was formed 25 Dec 1941? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 13, 2017 Share #12 Posted November 13, 2017 Steve Johnson is correct. Going with Hawaiian rather than Hawaii. Here is an ash tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted November 13, 2017 Share #13 Posted November 13, 2017 This just sold on the Bay tonight, I could not figure out what the H was for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 13, 2017 Share #14 Posted November 13, 2017 This just sold on the Bay tonight, I could not figure out what the H was for had.jpg Yep, I got it =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted November 13, 2017 Share #15 Posted November 13, 2017 Good price too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 13, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 13, 2017 and here is a photo of the #13 being worn. pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 18, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 18, 2017 Came in the mail today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 18, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 18, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 18, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 18, 2017 1941 (25 Dec) The Hawaiian Air Force Base Command was established at Hickam Field with four subordinate echelons—Hickam Field Base Command, Wheeler Field Base Command, Bellows Field Base Command, and the Hawaiian Air Depot (located at Hickam Field). 1946 (15 May)Hickam Field Army Air Base was transferred to the Pacific Air Service Command and merged with the Hawaiian Air Depot. http://aviation.hawaii.gov/events/chronology/1940-1949/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 18, 2017 Share #20 Posted November 18, 2017 http://www.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000091784/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted June 4, 2023 Share #21 Posted June 4, 2023 From my collection, Hawaiian Air Depot circa 1940 HQ Section HAD 1935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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