US Air Force 81st FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON Circa 1950's Patch.

The 81st Fighter Squadron (81 FS) is part of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. It operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions. During the 1950's, this squadron provides the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe and United States Air Forces in Europe commanders with dedicated close air support, air strike control, and combat search and rescue capability. Machine embroidered patch measures 3.5" by 3", used condition. Patch has "cheese cloth" backing. Very rare.