U.S. 15th Air Force Embroidered Patch

Description

15th Air Force Patch — Strategic Bombardment Heritage

The 15th Air Force conducted strategic bombing over Europe from Italy during World War II.

This embroidered patch represents the 15th Air Force, a numbered air force with a distinguished lineage dating back to World War II. Activated in 1943, the 15th Air Force conducted strategic bombing operations over southern Europe, the Balkans, and the Third Reich from bases in Italy. Flying B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators, the 15th’s crews faced intense anti-aircraft fire and Luftwaffe fighter opposition on deep penetration raids. The 15th Air Force’s strategic bombing campaign helped destroy Nazi Germany’s industrial capacity and air defenses.

Perfect For: 15th Air Force heritage fans, WWII strategic bombing historians, Italian-based air campaign enthusiasts, and USAF numbered air force patch collectors.

15th Air Force — strategic bombing from Italy.

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