DaveP Posted July 28, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2007 Found this at a Garage Sale a week ago. Was told it was mounted on the front of a jeep. Comments?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blademan Posted July 28, 2007 Share #2 Posted July 28, 2007 Very Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted July 28, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 28, 2007 Dave: That is a neat find. Miami Army Air Field as located at what was then known as the 36th Street Airport, a civilian field. Today it is known as Miami International Airport, one of the busiest in the USA. The ATC refers, I think, to Air Transport Command, as Miami AAF was not a training facility as far as I know. That probably explains the pelican with his bill full of stuff! I don't think this is a Jeep bumper emblem. Jeeps and other military vehicles had their own bumper marking painted in a prescribed fashion for easy identification. I suspect that this is more likely a private purchase item that was placed on a civilian vehicle for someone who worked on the base. BTW, I am a Miami native and still live there/here. My dad was a USAAF pilot as well but I don't think he ever flew out of the Miami AAF. If you ever tire of your emblem please let me know. Thanks for the post. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted July 10, 2013 Thought I'd bump this back up for another look. I'm wondering if the Pelican and number 4 under it might indicate a squadron or group? Anyone have any clues for me to follow-up on? thanks,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted July 10, 2013 Moderator....can you move this to a more appropriate area? I was thinking maybe the shoulder sleeve insignia area since the emblem on this item may be a squadron?? Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 10, 2013 It is cool, now you need a jeep to put it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted July 11, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2013 I've seen something like this before. It was described as a pass to get into the base. It was attached to the front license plate of the vehicle entering the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted July 11, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2013 Just found this .....it appears the 4 is the ID number assigned to the car... http://affiliatedauctions.com/wwii-gi-bringback-miami-army-airfield-car-tag-more-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted July 12, 2013 ram, thanks much for the additional info and link. cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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