WWII 1944 era USN VB-80 original jacket patch image / size needed

[northcoastaero]

Does anyone happen to have an image and know the size of an original WWII USN VB-80 squadron patch? Also, I would like to know the

original material that it is made from. The squadron flew variations of the Helldiver and Dauntless (early on). 1944 era preferred. Any help

would be appreciated. Thank-you.

 

[Johnny Signor]

Here's and image I have , but not sure what they used then for the patch , some were painted on aircraft canvas, some were leather, some decals on leather , if they actually even used the design as a patch, some units just had a decal on their birds................

 

Most (not all) Navy patches of that era ranged between 5-6 inches ...........(note there is a black border aorund outside of emblem

Johnny

[Johnny Signor]

I can make you a very nice Leather one ................

Most people on this forum know my work .

Johnny

[Johnny Signor]

Also had this one, it is obviously done on twill with the aircraft and etc sewn in with thread ..............

But note lack of quite a bit of details from the artist rendering I first posted, and color variations ..........

[Johnny Signor]

Hellooooooo, did you see these northcoastaero ??????

[northcoastaero]

Thank-you very much for the images. What is the outside diameter of the black border circular shape?

[Johnny Signor]

I have to say sorry that I'm not sure , these two images I found online of the VB-80 emblem , per averages most Navy squadron patches run between 5-6 inches (outer edge measurement) ,I've not found an actual patch to know exact size.

Johnny

[northcoastaero]

Thanks again. Does anyone happen to have a M-422 series flight jacket with the patch or a WWII photo of one?<br />