A1 17th sqdn photo

[John Lever]

Saw this on FB

 

[TankBuster]

That's a super cool photo! One of the better ones I've seen in a while.

 

[John Lever]

Most of the arms look very short and the knits look stressed

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Would this be known as 17th Aero Squadron? Looking for a detailed shot of the patch but no luck so far.

 

[Persimmon]

Would this be known as 17th Aero Squadron? Looking for a detailed shot of the patch but no luck so far.

That picture is featured in the book I have " cowboys of the sky" by Gilles Lhote and Jeff Clyman
It's fills page 23. Also shown is a colour close up of the patch which will give you a good reference.

I can put the picture up if struggling to get the book.
Some other good A1 jacket pics as well

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Thanks, had the book but moved it along some time back.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

With all the A1 activity, would appreciate that photo. I recently bought hearts, clubs, spades, and diamond punches that I haven't put to use yet.

 

[Persimmon]

With all the A1 activity, would appreciate that photo. I recently bought hearts, clubs, spades, and diamond punches that I haven't put to use yet.

No problems.
It's a patch I have always loved and wanted to put onto a A2 / A1 jacket in a distressed vintage appearance, so as soon as I saw the picture posted I knew where to go.

 

[John Lever]

Most bottom snaps look fastened.

 

[Persimmon]

Most bottom snaps look fastened.

Indeed.
Not for them the debonair open bottom button waistcoat style.

 

[EMBLEMHUNTER]

Actually I believe the emblem represents the early 77th Pursuit Squadron which became the latter 77th Fighter Squadron .