cerick1450 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2020 Hello Can any one identify this patch? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted February 27, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2020 I think that is an Operation Firefly patch, Korean War-USAF units that dropped flares for the night attack aircraft. Great patch, hope this helps,Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 27, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2020 I found this on WorthPoint but don't know whether it's correct. I do know Lux Ab Alto means Light from Above. Source: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-large-wwii-airborne-seabees-512173495 "LUX AB ALTO" Seabees Paratrooper Bee Parachute Airborne WWII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 27, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2020 What Mark thinks it is seems to make more sense. I'm sure others may chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted February 27, 2020 Thank you for the help Here is a picture of the back side.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 28, 2020 Here is a picture with a ruler to give you an idea of the size. Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 28, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 28, 2020 Looks Japanese made as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2020 Yes, this was a KW C-47 battlefield flare dropping outfit and one rare patch. As Sean said, Japan made. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted February 28, 2020 Thank you for the help. I have never seen one like it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 28, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 28, 2020 You might want to look at this. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/245997-operation-firefly-korean-war-usaf-bullion-patch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted February 28, 2020 Thank you.. this is a very interesting find. I am going to have to do more reading and research on this patch and operation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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