Bidspirit auction | Post WWII U.S. Navy VT-58

Post WWII U.S. Navy VT-58 Squadron Patch - World War II United States Navy VT-58 Torpedo Squadron Patch. Measures 5.625” in diameter. Schiffli embroidery on wool. Established as Torpedo Squadron Fifty-Eight (VT-58) on March 19, 1946. Redesignated as Attack Squadron One L (VA-1L) on November 15, 1946. Insignia approved by the Office of Chief of Naval Operations on July 1, 1946. March 1946: The squadron’s mission, when established, was to work with the Operational Development Force United States Fleet (COMOPDEVFOR). That organization’s duties included the operational test and evaluation of new weapons, equipment and methods for use by the fleet; reporting the results; and recommending required training, operating procedures and tactical doctrine. To accomplish this mission, the squadron operated three different types of aircraft, the F6F-5N, SB2C-5 and TBM-3, giving them a day and night capability. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL114