2nd Air Force Patch

WWII Army Air Forces numbered Air Force patch for the 2nd Air Force measures approximately 3 inches. Fully embroidered sew on patch.

The Second Air Force (2nd AF) was a major numbered air force of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, activated in 1940 and headquartered in the central United States. Initially tasked with regional air defense, it quickly transitioned into one of the primary heavy bomber training commands for the Army Air Forces. Operating from bases across states like Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas, Second Air Force trained thousands of crews for aircraft such as the B-17 and B-24, preparing them for strategic bombing missions in the European and Pacific theaters. By focusing on large-scale bomber crew training, unit organization, and operational readiness, Second Air Force played a vital behind-the-scenes role in building the massive air armada that carried the strategic air campaign to Axis targets around the world.