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Original Hand-Painted WWII Disney Studios Designed Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch Artwork (LS)9 Photos
Original Hand-Painted WWII Disney Studios Designed Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch Artwork (LS)
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Auction by Echoes of Glory International Military Auction House(4440)
This item is in Newport News, VA
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Overview of Original Hand-Painted WWII Disney Studios Designed Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch Artwork (LS)
Item Details
ConditionGood to Very Good
Low Estimate500
High Estimate750
An original hand-painted WWII Disney Studios Designed Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch Artwork produced in 1943. This was the art that was accepted as the 106th's first squadron patch (see following lot) and is in good, if slightly soiled condition. It has slipped in the matte around it, and the matte is signed by all the original members of the squadron, including the CO - Lt. CMDR Joseph G Smith. On the bottom of the frame are Lt CMDR Smith's original aviator wings. VF(N)-106 was later absorbed into VF(N)-90 and served on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise(CV-6) and is credited with shooting down 42 enemy aircraft. The framed insignia measures 20" x 21". LT CMDR Joseph G Smith was a Navy Cross recipient in WWII...the following is his citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Joseph G. Smith, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. On 7 May Lieutenant Smith participated in a dive bombing attack on an enemy aircraft carrier and contributed materially to the destruction of that vessel. On 8 May he made the original contact with the enemy and by his courage and perseverance contributed in a great degree to the success of the engagement that followed. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
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