Rare WW2 United States WASP Womens Airforce Service Pilot Patch Insignia
Item History & Price
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We Combine shipping on all auctions to save you m...oney and are happy to answer any questions! All items must be shipped tracked in Canada, United States and Worldwide with no exceptions for safety and security. Shipping rate listed is for North Americans only, please wait for invoice after auction for tracked shipping costs overseas. If you are the winner of multiple auctions or outside of Canada/U.S.A., please wait until after I send you an invoice so I can combine costs. Due to current conditions, we can ship tracked through regular mail services in Canada, U.S.A. and United Kingdom- please ask regarding shipping to your country as it may require UPS due to current restrictions. Thank you and enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This September auction we have listed a selection of rare uniforms and military equipment, Medals, Cap badges and insignia, a large military reference book collection, vintage WW2 flags and other rare items. Please enjoy!
Up for auction is an original WW2 United States W.A.S.P. (Womens Airforce Service Pilot) Patch Insignia in great condition. The patch has a nice aged blue, white and yellow patina, with quality early stitching on front design. The design depicts a blue wasp with yellow lighting and "W.A.S.P." lettering on lower section, surrounding by a blue edge. The reverse shows quality stitching and is unmarked.
A seldom seen original WW2 patch, this would look excellent completing any rare WW2 America patch collection or Air Force collection!
Some History on the W.A.S.P. (Womens Airforce Service Pilot):
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (also Women's Army Service Pilots or Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots) was a civilian women pilots' organization, whose members were United States federal civil service employees. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft, and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during World War II. Despite various members of the armed forces being involved in the creation of the program, the WASP and its members had no military standing.
WASP was preceded by the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS). Both were organized separately in September 1942. They were pioneering organizations of civilian women pilots, who were attached to the United States Army Air Forces to fly military aircraft during World War II. On August 5, 1943, the WFTD and WAFS merged to create the WASP organization.
The WASP arrangement with the US Army Air Forces ended on December 20, 1944. During its period of operation, each member's service had freed a male pilot for military combat or other duties. They flew over 60 million miles; transported every type of military aircraft; towed targets for live anti-aircraft gun practice; simulated strafing missions and transported cargo. Thirty-eight WASP members lost their lives and one disappeared while on a ferry mission, her fate still unknown. In 1977, for their World War II service, the members were granted veteran status, and in 2009 awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
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R U S S E L L M I L I T A R I A is proud to bring you new militaria every month. Customers satisfaction is very important to us- if you have any questions, comments or information please let me know and I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied!
Further information:
-Shipping rates listed are for North American (Canada and U.S.A.) customers only! Shipping varies greatly World Wide- all packages must be tracked and insured with no exceptions for safety. I will not risk losing your item without tracking.-If you have any questions, additional photo requests or need further information on an item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!-All shipping is combined! Please wait for an invoice if you purchase multiple items and I will charge less to ship them all safely together.-For customers outside of North America (Canada and U.S.A.) please wait until I have sent you an invoice! I will not ship if you pay the North American rate before I send you the correct invoice, as shipping will be more expensive outside of North America for both small and large packages and must be tracked! However, I will work to find you the most affordable tracked shipping rate to your country, and will always combine shipping to save you costs. I am happy to work with you and help find the best tracked shipping option.-All items shipped within Canada/U.S.A. and outside of Canada/U.S.A. MUST be insured and tracked to avoid theft and loss! This protects both the buyer and seller and ensures the safety of the item.-We reserve the right to end all auctions at any time.
Thank you and happy bidding! :)
A big Thank You to all our customers and friends who love this hobby,
Sincerely,
Stuart Russell
We Combine shipping on all auctions to save you m...oney and are happy to answer any questions! All items must be shipped tracked in Canada, United States and Worldwide with no exceptions for safety and security. Shipping rate listed is for North Americans only, please wait for invoice after auction for tracked shipping costs overseas. If you are the winner of multiple auctions or outside of Canada/U.S.A., please wait until after I send you an invoice so I can combine costs. Due to current conditions, we can ship tracked through regular mail services in Canada, U.S.A. and United Kingdom- please ask regarding shipping to your country as it may require UPS due to current restrictions. Thank you and enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This September auction we have listed a selection of rare uniforms and military equipment, Medals, Cap badges and insignia, a large military reference book collection, vintage WW2 flags and other rare items. Please enjoy!
Up for auction is an original WW2 United States W.A.S.P. (Womens Airforce Service Pilot) Patch Insignia in great condition. The patch has a nice aged blue, white and yellow patina, with quality early stitching on front design. The design depicts a blue wasp with yellow lighting and "W.A.S.P." lettering on lower section, surrounding by a blue edge. The reverse shows quality stitching and is unmarked.
A seldom seen original WW2 patch, this would look excellent completing any rare WW2 America patch collection or Air Force collection!
Some History on the W.A.S.P. (Womens Airforce Service Pilot):
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (also Women's Army Service Pilots or Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots) was a civilian women pilots' organization, whose members were United States federal civil service employees. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft, and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during World War II. Despite various members of the armed forces being involved in the creation of the program, the WASP and its members had no military standing.
WASP was preceded by the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS). Both were organized separately in September 1942. They were pioneering organizations of civilian women pilots, who were attached to the United States Army Air Forces to fly military aircraft during World War II. On August 5, 1943, the WFTD and WAFS merged to create the WASP organization.
The WASP arrangement with the US Army Air Forces ended on December 20, 1944. During its period of operation, each member's service had freed a male pilot for military combat or other duties. They flew over 60 million miles; transported every type of military aircraft; towed targets for live anti-aircraft gun practice; simulated strafing missions and transported cargo. Thirty-eight WASP members lost their lives and one disappeared while on a ferry mission, her fate still unknown. In 1977, for their World War II service, the members were granted veteran status, and in 2009 awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
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R U S S E L L M I L I T A R I A is proud to bring you new militaria every month. Customers satisfaction is very important to us- if you have any questions, comments or information please let me know and I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied!
Further information:
-Shipping rates listed are for North American (Canada and U.S.A.) customers only! Shipping varies greatly World Wide- all packages must be tracked and insured with no exceptions for safety. I will not risk losing your item without tracking.-If you have any questions, additional photo requests or need further information on an item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!-All shipping is combined! Please wait for an invoice if you purchase multiple items and I will charge less to ship them all safely together.-For customers outside of North America (Canada and U.S.A.) please wait until I have sent you an invoice! I will not ship if you pay the North American rate before I send you the correct invoice, as shipping will be more expensive outside of North America for both small and large packages and must be tracked! However, I will work to find you the most affordable tracked shipping rate to your country, and will always combine shipping to save you costs. I am happy to work with you and help find the best tracked shipping option.-All items shipped within Canada/U.S.A. and outside of Canada/U.S.A. MUST be insured and tracked to avoid theft and loss! This protects both the buyer and seller and ensures the safety of the item.-We reserve the right to end all auctions at any time.
Thank you and happy bidding! :)
