Leatherneck72 Posted May 2, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2018 Just found at an estate sale with other AAF items present. I'm having trouble finding what unit this might be. Thanks in advance guys. B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted May 2, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2018 5th air force 87th fighter squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck72 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted May 2, 2018 Muchas gracias Bob! I figured you might chime in as you have seen it all at some point in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragpick Posted May 3, 2018 Share #4 Posted May 3, 2018 I think the 87th was with the 12th AF in WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted May 4, 2018 Share #5 Posted May 4, 2018 I think the 87th was with the 12th AF in WW2. Correct! The 87thFtrSqdn was assigned to the 79thFtrGp and served in the EAME/MTO with both the Ninth and Twelfth AF's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walika Posted May 4, 2018 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2018 I have concerns about the patch in Post #1. The embroidery is reminiscent of the Taggart repros from the 1980s. All of the genuine Italian varieties I have seen look like this one from my collection. Note the back, and how the embroidery of the wings and arms is fine, not thick and heavy, and the characteristic red backing. Maybe its how the image was shot, but the patch also looks too small. Mine is over 5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted May 4, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 4, 2018 Agree the back looks very questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted May 4, 2018 Share #8 Posted May 4, 2018 I told Rick my suspicions on the patch when I saw the post this morning There is nothing like going to the Squadron Patch Master for confirmation of your thoughts.I notified leatherneck72 that its not right.I have owned about ten of those over the years and Rick it correct everyone of the ones I sold had the reddish backs on them.It is wonderful having so many members that will show real ones when there is a question on any insignia.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 5, 2018 Share #9 Posted May 5, 2018 Thought the patch originally posted looked like a Andrew Butler style patch when first viewd. Plus the stinger for the mosquito is way off compared to the other patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walika Posted May 5, 2018 Share #10 Posted May 5, 2018 Insignia I've posted for the 79th Fighter Group: 79th Fighter Group 85th Fighter Squadron 86th Fighter Squadron 87th Fighter Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted May 6, 2018 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2018 The one that started this post is on ebay number 332 639 096 142 with a day and a half to go.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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