Description: US 15th Airforce Badge Description WW2 US Reproduction 15th Air force sleeve insignia. The 15th Air Force was formed on the 1st November 1943 in Tunis, Tunisia, as part of the United States Army Air Forces in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (MTO). Equpped with B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers, and lead by the famous General Jimmy Doolittle, the 15th Air Force would be able to operate when the 8th Air Force were unable to take off due to the British weather. Once the invasion of Italy had begun by the Allies, and large airfields became available around Foggia, the 15th Air Force would move to these locations, enabling the bombers to reach targets in Southern France, Germany, Poland etc. A total of around 2,110 bombers were lost on operations by its fifteen B-24 and six B-17 bomb groups This patch is a fantastic reproduction of the WW2 insignia worn on the shoulder sleeve by servicemen attached to the 15th Air Force. The patch measures approximately 3.5 inches (8.5cm) in Diameter. This patch is the perfect addition to your collection or 15th Air force portrayal! Key Features Shipping We ship worldwide! If no shipping cost is shown, please contact us! UK Next Day Delivery: Mainland UK Only. Returns We are happy to accept returns! Please refer to our returns policy for more details. We are able to offer a UK Only exchange service, please contact us if you wish to exchange your items! Check us out! For more WW2, Modern Militaria and Surplus products, visit our eBay store at Epic Outdoor Add us to your Favourite Sellers List We are always adding new products. Got a question? We have a friendly and knowledgable team on hand to answer any of your queries! PLEASE NOTE: The images and descriptions used within some of our listings contain trademarked intellectual property of Epic Militaria Ltd. Use of this content without prior approval will result in proceedings via eBay’s Verified Rights Owner Programme.
Price: 6.75 GBP
Location: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
End Time: 2024-09-05T14:19:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.7 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
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Modified Item: No
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Clothing Type: Airforce Badge
Service: Air Force
Country/ Organization: United States
Issued/ Not-Issued: Not-Issued
Theme: Militaria
Size: Approximately 3.5 Inches in Diameter
Era: 1914-1945
Type: Patches
