Army Air Forces 8th Air Force "Mighty Eight" Patch

[Chief D]

Trying to identify. Many like it but have not found one the same. Thanks in advance.

[Jeffro]

Hey Chief D, can we see a photo of the back of this patch? What size is it? Any other clues about where you found it? Jeffro

[yokota57]

Looks like a torpedo.

[Salvage Sailor]

Appears to be a Scouting or Observation squadron

[Chief D]

The patch is a large 5 3/4" . It was purchased at an estate of a former SEAL UDT Team member (no name given). There were not any identifiable "hints" as there were only a couple of patches and other military items that all seemed "random" and not connected to the operator.

[Chief D]

Ironically, I thought the same. It screams Navy to me (off on time line. assumed WWII). I let the internet and AI sway me in the Air Force direction. My original thought was a Patrol squadron. Just back to the "8".

[Johnny Signor]

I'm thinking Navy, either a VS, VPB/VP anti sub type and the "8" for the crew number . the older felt thread combo type like this probably makes it WW2 maybe Korean era but I'd bet on being Navy.

 

 

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