The group consisted of three fighter squadrons of around 30 aircraft each that trained in burma before the american entry into world war ii to defend china. The first american volunteer group avg of the chinese air force in 19411942, nicknamed the flying tigers, was composed of pilots from the united states army air corps usaac. Wwii flying tigers shoulder patch 1st american volunteer. Novinger operations officer flying tigers squadron usnscc. The group consisted of three fighter squadrons of around 30 aircraft each. Us air forces squadron, group, and other aviation related jacket patches vietnam us air force squadron, group, and other aviation related jacket patches 12 itemspage 24 itemspage view all go. Our high quality flying tigers patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality. It covers units considered to be part of the combat air force caf such as fighter squadrons and serves as a break out of the comprehensive list of united states air force squadrons. For the danish variety store, see flying tiger copenhagen. Measures 5 inches in height and perfect for sewing onto your flight jacket or for display. This is a beautiful 23 rd fighter group felt squadron patch. Flying tigers squadron united states naval sea cadet corps. The patch is fullyembroidered with a merrowed edge. The flying tiger insignia was created by the walt disney company.
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