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 WWII US 3rd Army Air Force  Patch - 
One of the four original pre–World War II numbered air forces, it was established on 26 March 1941, at Tampa, Florida with a 
mission of air defense of the Southeastern United States and Gulf Coast regions. During the war, its primary mission became 
the organization and training of combat units prior to their deployment to the overseas combat air forces.
 
 This is a US World War Two patch.  As issued to members of the 3rd Army Air Corps group.  in very good condition.  Cut-edge
construction.
 
 
   
  
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This US patch is currently being 
reproduced. 
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because 
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with 
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this cloth insignia. 
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of 
the collectible. 
 
 If you have an interest is seeing other WWII cloth insignia, you can do so by 
going to our WWII US Patches 
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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