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By: Jim Moschgat
On: 08/25/2004
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I thought someone might be interested in these items currently up for bid on E-Bay (www.ebay.com)(auction #2264886752). It's purported to be an original 614 BS patch and a booklet commemorating the 401 BG's 200th mission. The auction ends on August 27th. Here's how the seller describes the items:
"This is an original theater made squadron patch for the 614th Bomb Squadron "Lucky Devils". This famous unit belonging to the 401st Bomb Group flew B-17s out of England. The patch is huge...7 inches in diameter and has been removed from a flight jacket!! It is multi-piece construction on what appears to be uniform-wool background. No glow. Some of the felt is faded in blue and red areas. Awesome patch in excellent condition. The booklet is a wartime-produced 10 page booklet celebrating the 401st Bomb Group's 200th mission. It has several letters from theater and group commanders and their photos along with a photo and listing of the groups more famous B-17s."
I'm not advocating E-Bay; I simply thought readers of this forum might be interested in these items of possible historical significance.
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