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This is a 1950’s Japanese made USAF 13th bomb squadron patch with the famous “Oscar” The patch is just under 5″ tall and is about 4 1/4″ wide. The pilot I got this from was flying B-57’s in the late 1950’s.

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This Gun Sight was removed from a Douglas A-26 Invader (Designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965). The Douglas Invader is a twin engine light bomber and ground attack aircraft that was built by Douglas Aircraft Company during WWII. The Invader had two main configurations – bomber and ground attack. After WWII The Invader saw service during several major cold war conflicts. The Douglas Invader is a fast aircraft capable of carrying a large bomb load or a large selection of guns making the aircraft a formidable ground-attack machine. The Invader in both configurations was highly respected by her crews (and the enemy) and did a remarkable job when called into service. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “b52parts” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Force: Air Force
• Type: GUN SIGHT

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