Some oversized CBI theatre patches

[Yardstick]

The CBI seemed to have some of the largest patches - here are three whoppers I've been working on recently.

First up the 4th BS (Provisional), CACW. 5 inch disk, 7.5 inches in total and a complete nightmare to cut and assemble.

45th BS, 40th BG. Again a 5 inch disk, 7 inches at its widest point (still to be stitched).

1st Air Commando Gp. A monster 6 inch disk (again awaiting stitching).

 

[B-Man2]

Yep … pretty big … but nicely done .

 

[bseal]

The CBI seemed to have some of the largest patches - here are three whoppers I've been working on recently.

First up the 4th BS (Provisional), CACW. 5 inch disk, 7.5 inches in total and a complete nightmare to cut and assemble.

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45th BS, 40th BG. Again a 5 inch disk, 7 inches at its widest point (still to be stitched).
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1st Air Commando Gp. A monster 6 inch disk (again awaiting stitching).
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And he’s back with a vengeance. Impressive!!!!

 

[Yardstick]

Photo of a jacket attached to a 1st Air Commando patch - it really emphasises how oversized it is!

 

[Pa12]

Photo of a jacket attached to a 1st Air Commando patch - it really emphasises how oversized it is!

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Huuuge. So is the collar

 

[Yardstick]

Finally finished sewing these - I've a backlog of 20+ patches awaiting sewing which I do by hand. It's much slower than machine but I have more control and can do it watching TV / YouTube in the evening, so a lot less boring than sitting at a machine for hours.

I decided to add the 1000 lbs legend to the bomb as seen on a number of originals - just adds a bit more interest to the patch.

And here's one more biggie, the 44th BS, 40th BG a sister squadron to the 45th BS.