Vintage WWI 96th Aero Squadron PVC Embroidered Patch

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WWI 96th Aero Squadron PVC Patch — Observation and Reconnaissance Over the Trenches

The 96th Aero Squadron flew reconnaissance and observation over the Western Front in the Great War.

This PVC patch commemorates the 96th Aero Squadron, a World War I unit that provided aerial observation and reconnaissance over the Western Front. While pursuit squadrons got the glory of dogfighting, observation squadrons like the 96th performed the essential mission of mapping enemy positions, directing artillery fire, and photographing trench networks. Flying low and slow over enemy lines, observation crews faced intense anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighter attacks. The 96th Aero Squadron’s contribution to the American Expeditionary Forces helped shape the battlefield.

Perfect For: WWI aviation historians, 96th Aero Squadron heritage fans, aerial reconnaissance history enthusiasts, and World War I PVC patch collectors.

96th Aero Squadron — eyes over the trenches.

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