Congrats! We stood no more than a hundred feet from the flying Aztecs’ monument, a massive stepped semicircle standing at least a story high, but they said they had not heard of the squadron. I really like this piece but just cannot see the price. High rarity factor/Low interest factor. But for historical reasons, supporting Washington was not a popular cause among the Mexi can people. You would of done a back flip if you saw the Disney jacket patch! The Aztec Eagles were attached to the American 58th Gighter Group during the liberation of the Philipine Island of Luzon in 1945. In addition, the squadron was awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor, with a rank of Legionnaire, by then Filipino President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2004. They then got transferred to Australia and really hammered the Japanese. THE 201st FIGHTER SQUADRON WAS A MEXICAN FIGHTER SQUADRON, PART OF THE MEXICAN EXPEDITIONARY AIR FORCE THAT AIDED THE ALLIED WAR EFFORT DURING WW2. THE DETAIL AND BULLION IS REALLY SUPER AND STANDS OUT BEAUTIFULLY. Large 6' patch with cartoon parrot with sombreo and pistols,etc. This the 201stFtrSqd(Mex) may not entirely fall into an USAAF unit emblem category, but I only wish that I was able. Ávila Camacho’s successor, Miguel Alemán Valdés, turned his back on much of what his predecessor had done—and besides, no one in the ruling party wanted to entertain the prospect of war heroes competing with its handpicked, old-boy network candidates for political offices. A secretary named Margarita dug out photos of the handsome young men of the Aztec Eagles for me. Just wanted to add that I'm not the seller nor do I know the seller that is offering this.Just wanted to share a seldom seen patch that I came upon. In part, it says that these planes are in recognition of the heroic participation of the Mexican Expeditionary Force 201 st Fighter Squadron also known as the “Aztec Eagles”, in combat missions during World War II in defense of World Freedom and the Honor of Mexico. In the past, Margarita said, the post hosted celebrations on Veterans Day—11/11 at 11:00 a.m.—“for those who came back alive.” On Memorial Day, the Aztec Eagles joined American Legionnaires and U.S. Marines from the embassy at a cemetery to honor the dead. They fought anyway, fortunately for Gallardo a mere tussle, but the Mexican’s spunk earned him respect among the pilots. “They didn’t say so, but I noticed it. A secretary named Margarita dug out photos of the handsome young men of the Aztec Eagles for me. It's easy! Today it is a fifteen-hundred-acre oasis in the middle of the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. Her previous books include Maya Road and Ricochet. But don’t expect to find the monument to the World War II fliers by asking directions from Mexicans enjoying the park. the 201st fighter squadron was a mexican fighter squadron, part of the mexican expeditionary air force that aided the allied war effort during ww2. Because in reality, it was a world war. The gladiators became fast friends, breaking the ice between the Mexican and American airmen. “We do not concern ourselves with war,” said one, Tenoch, who identified himself as a Nahuatl priest. THE PILOTS FLEW REPUBLIC P-47D-30-RA THUNDERBOLT SINGLE-SEAT FIGHTER AIRCRAFT CARRYING OUT TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT MISSIONS. the 58th Fighter Group / Fifth AF during WWII makes this a very unique unit. That’s what it was called.”. I think it is about as rare a squadron insignia as you could ask for.If I were collecting squadron patches and had the funds it would be in my collection.I think its a fantastic piece of WW2 US related aviation history.Thanks FF for bringing it to our attention.Scotty, Very nice patch! We made up our minds that we wouldn’t say anything, but instead would show these people what we had.”. By They fought anyway, fortunately for Gallardo a mere tussle, but the Mexican’s spunk earned him respect among the pilots. Well done. The post is a comfortable relic of another time, with a bar that opens at 2:00 p.m., a used bookstore, and memorabilia adorning the walls, including a photo of poet Alan Seeger—uncle of American folk singer Pete Seeger—who died at the Battle of the Somme in World War I. They said they had been praying at the tree, a species sacred to native people. Ávila Camacho’s successor, Miguel Alemán Valdés, turned his back on much of what his predecessor had done—and besides, no one in the ruling party wanted to entertain the prospect of war heroes competing with its handpicked, old-boy network candidates for political offices. Today it is a fifteen-hundred-acre oasis in the middle of the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. Just my thought on this; who would pay 2,000 for a non US patch that is moth eaten unless someone had interest in Mexican unit? Because in reality, it was a world war. Both Washington and Mexico City knew some military participation was necessary to ensure that Mexico would have a seat at the table in the new postwar world order. As he pulled up, he “got a little crazy” and maneuvered his plane into a celebratory roll, a move that earned him a scolding over the intercom as a “crazy Mexican.” Gallardo found this offensive and blindly challenged the offender. "A militaria show is a social event for anti-socials" - A.T. 2008.

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