WW2 US USAAF Aviation Cadet Flight Training Cuff Patch

The WW2 US USAAF Aviation Cadet Flight Training Cuff Patch is an authentic insignia worn by cadets undergoing flight training in the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. This patch features a blue circular field with a central winged propeller emblem, symbolizing the aviation branch. The design is embroidered, and the patch was typically sewn onto the lower sleeve (cuff) of the cadet’s uniform jacket. Its purpose was to denote the individual’s status as an Aviation Cadet, a designation given to personnel in training to become pilots, navigators, or bombardiers. The Aviation Cadet program was an essential component of the USAAF’s effort to train aircrew during the period of rapid expansion in World War II. This insignia represents a significant part of US military and aviation history, providing insight into the identification system employed for aircrew trainees of that era. Patch measurements and backing type may vary by production period.