Gary B Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 (edited) Hi, I recently have seen a patch in a grouping that has CANADA over a flying eagle which is over USA. Is this a rare patch similar to the Eagle Squadron patch?? I dont have pictures.Thanks.Gary B Edited January 9, 2006 by Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I recently have seen a patch in a grouping that has CANADA over a flying eagle which is over USA. Is this a rare patch similar to the Eagle Squadron patch?? I dont have pictures.GaryThe only help I can give is to tell you that there were, pre-Pearl Harbour, a lot of Yanks in the RCAF. In fact, one base had it's sugn changed toe read "Royal California Air Force. But I've never heard that they wore anything but standard RCAF patches. Sounds very very strange. A fantasy piece, maybe?Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Thanks Peter. I have yet to see the group in person. This is coming from an estate sale and includes documents and flight log pictures etc. My coworkers wife runs an estate sales company and everything I have seen come thru her doors has been original. I will know more later.Thanks again.GaryGaryThe only help I can give is to tell you that there were, pre-Pearl Harbour, a lot of Yanks in the RCAF. In fact, one base had it's sugn changed toe read "Royal California Air Force. But I've never heard that they wore anything but standard RCAF patches. Sounds very very strange. A fantasy piece, maybe?Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 My coworkers wife runs an estate sales company and everything I have seen come thru her doors has been original. I will know more later.GarySounds legit., then. Maybe the Cdns did issue such to American vols after the USA entered the war. Love to know what you eventually find out.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) Hi, More info as follows: Started flying with the RCAF in 1941, transfered to the USMC in 1942, trained at JAX, was missing in action / pursumed killed in the Solomon Islands actions, July 1945. Served with RCAF desigation of #9 SFTS. Patch pictured on this page.http://www.57rescuecanada.comGary GarySounds legit., then. Maybe the Cdns did issue such to American vols after the USA entered the war. Love to know what you eventually find out.Peter Edited January 10, 2006 by Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Gary, See my reply in the commonwealth section!!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dear Peter and James, My friend sold the grouping which consisted of pictures, 2 RCAF/USA patches, 2 USN Wings, a RCAF Mini wing, helmet/goggles and paper work for $900. SO I guess it was a rare grouping indeed. Thanks for your assistance.Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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