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522nd Fighter Bomber Squadron Patch?

bellumbill

Active Member
Hello all! Does anyone have a good photo of an original WWII 522nd Fighter Bomber Squadron patch? I have one but it is pretty blurry. Thank you!

Best,
Bill K.
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
is this it ?
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bellumbill

Active Member
Neither actually - the patch looks like this - sadly this is the clearest photo I have, I was hoping that someone might have something more clear or even an original. Thanks! Bill K.

522nd Fighter Bomber Squadron.jpg
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Nothing like anything that’s listed for the 522.
Are you sure that’s a 522 patch ? Just asking .
 

bellumbill

Active Member
Yes - check this link, scroll down about halfway they show a 522nd pilot and a close up shot of his A2 with this patch. My guess is this is an earlier possibly "un-authorized" patch? But not sure, but it was worn by this squadron that was awarded FIVE DUCS in WWII !! Best, Bill

 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Yes - check this link, scroll down about halfway they show a 522nd pilot and a close up shot of his A2 with this patch. My guess is this is an earlier possibly "un-authorized" patch? But not sure, but it was worn by this squadron that was awarded FIVE DUCS in WWII !! Best, Bill

I see that . You’re probably spot on regarding the “ unauthorized “. May have been one of the groups in the 522, that had it made in country .
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
I believe I had asked him in the past, but I do not think he does them for others, just himself? I especially LOVE his embroidered patches!! Best, Bill K.
Shame as he does fantastic work.
If you’re in the US there are a few guys who can duplicate that patch for you and are on this forum . If you live in Europe … Ties in Germany and Vera do great work as well .
 
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