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WWII US AAF Thunderbird Airfield Scottsdale Patch -
This is a US World War Two patch. It was issued to personnel who worked at the Thunderbird airfield
in Scottsdale, Arizona. Much of the training of pilots occurred in air bases like this one.
There was also a similar design patch of different color that was issued to personnel who worked
at the Glendale, Arizona branch of Thunderbird. Today there is a school of international business
running at the Glendale location. The remnants of the runway are still somehow visible.
The patch consists of a circle with a red perimeter. A Thunderbird is placed in the center. Brown backrgound.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US cloth insignia. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
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is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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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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