This vintage 78th Air Force Squadron Patch is a unique collectible for any militaria enthusiast. The patch features the iconic emblem of the squadron, which was originally designed during World War II. It is an original piece making it a valuable addition to any collection. The patch is perfect for those who are interested in the history of the Air Force It is a great way to show support for the squadron and its members who served during the war. This patch is a great conversation starter and is sure to impress anyone who sees it. It is in very good condition taken out of a scrapbook.
From the estate of a True American Hero, this collection of Korean War Memorabilia was amassed by Milton “Milt” Uzelac. He was a former fighter pilot, a test pilot and lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force. He flew over 100 missions in the Korean War and helped supervise, design and develop the B-2 stealth bomber. He was part of the famed “Headhunters” group who kept the Chinese Mig-17 at bay during the Korean War Conflict. These are some of his awards. A mug dated “1951” with his name “Milt” on the back, a picture of a Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star and a crud picture of the famed “Headhunters” Logo. The mug is in Very Good Condition except for the handle which broke off and was repaired many years ago. Still, this is probably a one-of-a-kind piece which you will probably never find again. A Sterling Silver Bowl with the inscription “From the Officers of Jet Training Unit 200″. This is from the early 1950’s. The bowl has weathered and there is a circular crack/fracture along the bottom. It is fully intact and will display nicely. Milt’s Service Folder which at one time contained details about his military history. The paperwork is gone but the folder remains intact. Included in the folder is a black and white portrait of Lt Colonel Milt Uzelac dated 1972. US Joint Service Commendation Medal complete with Bars – In beautiful pristine Condition. This is quite a collection from a Distinguished Military Veteran that is also a time capsule from the early days of Jet Warfare and Korean War Conflict. Hopefully, a collector will keep these pieces together, as they tell a story of a man who was proud to service his country..
South African Air Force lot of 3 patches shown, all 2 Squadron: 2 of the same: SAAF Museum SALM Sursam Prorusque/Upward and Onward. One has a black backing with writing, the other has no backing. And SAAF USAF Heaters & Guns. All measure approximately 3.
Length: 11″ Wingspan: 7.25″. This model is a Twin seater and it includes a pilot figure and crew. It also includes a detailed landing gear as well as the cover of the wheel wells to give the appearance of in-flight. The pilot/crew and landing gear parts need to be put in place. Patience and care are needed to avoid damage an/or breakage. The parts that need to be attached/assembled onto the model like the landing gear, wheel well covers and missiles for the wings and fuselage are snap fit (friction fit) and do not required glue, however, one needs to be very careful are pieces are very fragile and could break. The cockpit canopy can open and close and like the assembly pieces, one needs to be very careful when moving it as it is very fragile and could easily break. This is a limited edition model. This is really a “no-play” model or a “display-only” model. It is mostly metal and very heavy. It also has a number of antennas which look great but are very fragile. This is not a toy, this is a display mode recommended for 15 and older. The box measures 11.5 inches by 11.5 inches by 4 inches. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to gain and maintain air supremacy in aerial combat. It is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills scored by the Israeli Air Force. [3][4] Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas’ design in 1967 to meet the service’s need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle first flew in July 1972, and entered service in 1976.