USAAF WWII/Before 8th Ftr Grp DI-Pin-Crest SB 5th AF

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Payment | Checkout | Shipping | Policies USAAF WWII/Before 8th Ftr Grp DI-Pin-Crest SB 5th AF Album Authorized on the inactive list as 8th Pursuit Group on 24 Mar 1923. Activated on 1 Apr 1931. Redesignated 8th Pursuit Group (Fighter) in 1939, and 8th Pursuit Group (Interceptor) in 1941. Trained, took part in maneuvers and reviews, and tested planes and equipment, using PB-2, P-6, P-12, P-35, P-36, P-39, and P-40 aircraft prior to World War II. In Dec 1941, became part of the defense force for the New York metropolitan area. Moved to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater early in 1942. Redesignated 8th Fighter Group in May 1942. Became part of Fifth AF. Equipped first with P-39's, added P-38's and P-40's in 1943, and used P-38's after May 1944. Established headquarters in Australia in Mar 1942 but sent detachments to New Guinea for operations. Moved to New Guinea in Sep 1942 and served in combat until malaria forced the organization to withdraw to Australia in Feb 1943. Resumed operations in Apr 1943 and served in the theater through the rest of the war. Covered Allied landings, escorted bombers, and attacked enemy airfields in New Guinea; supported operations of the US Marines at Cape Gloucester, Feb-Mar 1944; flew long-range escort and attack missions to Borneo, Ceram, Halmahera, and the southern Philippines; provided cover for convoys, attacked enemy shipping, and won a DUC for strafing a strong Japanese naval force off Mindoro (26 Dec 1944) covered landings at Lingayen; supported ground forces on Luzon; escorted bombers to targets on the Asiatic mainland and on Formosa; and, in the last days of the war, attacked airfields and railways in Japan. Remained in the theater after V-J Day, being based in Japan for duty with Far East Air Forces. Converted to P-51's early in 1946 and to F-80's early in 1950. Redesignated 8th Fighter-Bomber Group in Jan 1950. Screwback with pre WWII Incised Meyer mark.Paypal to , Bidpay, Money order, cashier's check, personal check. All except personal check next mail day ship, personal check too if I know you otherwise 10 bank day delay while check clears, maybe. Send payment to Al Kreilick, 79 Overlook Drive, Seale, Alabama 36875. If you have questions please ask. Please do not bid unless you intend to pay. Payment Back to Top Please include item name and number when paying. If paying by personal check/Cashiers check, money order send to Al Kreilick, 79 Overlook Dr, Seale, Al 36875. Please do NOT send cash unless absolutely necessary!! I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Money Order Personal Check Preferred Checkout Back to Top You will receive an Email from me within two days of end of auction. Please follow instructions on invoice. Include either the item name or number when paying that will speed up shipment.. Shipping & Handling Back to Top ALL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE!!!!!!!!! Domestic addresses $3.00 shipping most foreign addresse $6.00 depending on weight. $3.00 USPS First-Class Mail® $5.00 USPS Priority Mail® $2.50 USPS Media Mail® Policies Return policy/Definitions Back to Top Full 10 day return privelege on all items, coins must be in same, unopened holder. Please ask questions. Refunds will be minus fees/shipping. AOH=Aresta of Hawaii; C.W.A.=Charles W. Aresta; TIOH/IOH=The Insitute of Heraldry; Original means before, during or very shortly after WWII unless otherwise stated. Payment Back to Top Payment must be received from domestic addresses within 10 days and 15 days from foreign addresses otherwise you will receive a negative feedback and item will be relisted. Please do not bid unless you intend to pay. Paypal or US currency only from foreign buyers! Paypal and other payments Back to Top Paypal to ; Personal check, money order, cashier's check accepted, send to Al Kreilick, 79 Overlook Drive, Seale Al 36875. SCAMMER'S TAKE NOTE-Ngoats is NOT, I say again, Is NOT an Ebay m... read more

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