Navybean Posted April 14, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 14, 2013 I just picked this squadron patch up along with some photos and paperwork. I have not seen this version before. has anybody seen this patch before. Most paperwork is dated 1953 thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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firefighter Posted April 14, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 14, 2013 Nice older 48th Fighter Bomber Wing.Very nice and desirable patch.They were stationed in France from 52-60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-111A Posted April 14, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 14, 2013 48th Fighter-Bomber Wing out of Chaumont AB, France. They flew F-84s until November 1953, then converted to F-86s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybean Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 14, 2013 Thanks for the info, most of the pictures are of Europe, Paris, Rome, etc.. Couple of pics of F84's and B47's I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 14, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 14, 2013 This version was used very late 53 or early 54 for a couple years. Prior to that, the insignia was a flaming sword. Later versions were smaller and the F-86 wasn't as distinctive. About 1962 they switched to the sheild shaped version. The Skyblazers arcobatic team used one with 4 F-86s in it. Your patch is German made. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veltro2 Posted December 11, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 11, 2019 I search a photos of original F-86 Skyblazers patch and is dimensions thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 11, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 11, 2019 Here's mine. Used late in the F-86 era. The first version was made like the patch above. This one is applied and embroidered on felt. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veltro2 Posted December 11, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 11, 2019 very good dimensions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veltro2 Posted December 11, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 11, 2019 Dimensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 12, 2019 Share #12 Posted December 12, 2019 What do patches like this go for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 12, 2019 Share #13 Posted December 12, 2019 Sorry, I don't give out exact dimensions anymore due to several folks that have to be dishonest and try their level best to reproduce and sell things. I hope you understand. It's bigger than normal. As far as price, they can hit $400-500 if they even surface. Maybe more if a couple guys really want it I guess. I know of 3 total and I've been doing this 30 years. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veltro2 Posted December 12, 2019 Share #14 Posted December 12, 2019 Sorry I understand and support your position, Inside of a lot of Patches I found one of first type ( different of your) I think is a copy but I don't know if has a real dimension or too little, about 4.5" in case contact me in discrete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 12, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 12, 2019 No problem. I will say real ones of both versions are larger than that. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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