jpstout Posted February 7, 2016 Share #26 Posted February 7, 2016 An interesting photo, no doubt, but these squadron patches are postwar. The VMSB-244 was deactivated in 1946. So, without any provenance and no hi res patch photos or patch in hand, it remains in doubt and still requires further research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmoore456 Posted February 8, 2016 Share #27 Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks for chiming in, Ray! Is your grouping identified? pat Yes, Jonathon Miller. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted February 8, 2016 Share #28 Posted February 8, 2016 Yes, Jonathon Miller. Ray Nice! pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted February 12, 2016 Share #29 Posted February 12, 2016 Variant VMSB-244 Pumpkin "Patch"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Sanders Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share #30 Posted February 12, 2016 Any idea where it may have been manufactured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted February 12, 2016 Share #31 Posted February 12, 2016 In theatre at the Venetucci Pumpkin farms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted July 16, 2016 Share #32 Posted July 16, 2016 hello, I picked up a grouping today and thought I'd share it with you. This pilot went in on the V-5 program and was held in the USA as a instructor til sometime in 1943. There was some Chinese money, and other stuff he brought back from over there, so as far as I know he was in the unit til the end of the war. This is his M-422A Jacket. The patch is embroidered on felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted July 16, 2016 Share #33 Posted July 16, 2016 This is a closeup of the embroidery work, notice the B in Banshees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Sanders Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share #34 Posted July 16, 2016 Nice find! It's good to see another one of these turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted July 16, 2016 Share #35 Posted July 16, 2016 Nice find! It's good to see another one of these turn up. Thanks! I got most of his stuff, still hoping to get more. I think it was once in a lifetime chance to get it. maybe I should buy a lottery ticket. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted September 19, 2016 Share #36 Posted September 19, 2016 Thought I'd try and add to the knowledge base. This is a small group that I picked up today. Everything is from the estate of Tech. Sgt. Leo A. Bullinger USMCR. Sgt. Bullinger was a plane mechanic with VMSB-244. He has numerous entries on the squadron muster roll. The two patches are both painted stencils on blue felt/wool. One of which is the center section that's been cut out of another patch. The complete patch is just under 5 inches in diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Sanders Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share #37 Posted September 19, 2016 Nice grouping, those stenciled patches are pretty cool! I wish I could find some groupings like that out of the woodwork... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted September 19, 2016 Share #38 Posted September 19, 2016 Great grouping and photos! pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 19, 2016 Share #39 Posted September 19, 2016 Nice. That style is exactly like the one my dad had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted September 19, 2016 Share #40 Posted September 19, 2016 Awesome grouping. That "cutout" patch looks as though it's been consumed by moths though. I would keep it separated from the other mint one and inspect them carefully/treat for possible infestation as well. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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