Item Description
Original Item: One-of-a-kind. This is an exceptional flag that measures 72" x 42". Genuine WW2 issue 48 star American flag offered in crisp condition consistent with its age and use in England during WWII. It is a sturdy cotton and has been stitched together. There are 48 stars individually stitched to this flag. Cotton flags were issued during WWII whereas nylon flags were issued during the Korean War. Earlier flags then WWII were made of a wool blend. Condition is excellent. Most notably its "flying history" is marked in ink on the header as follows:
1ST FLOWN (HUNG) IN MEN'S RAF
GRAND HOTEL 4TH JULY 1944
BY 1ST LT WARREN MACKEN
SUNDERLAND
ENGLAND
2ND FLOWN
VICTORY OVER
GERMANY DAY
AIR FORCE OFFICE
YORKSHIRE PENNY BANK
QUEEN VICTORIA SQ
HULL, ENGLAND
3RD FLOWN
VICOTRY OVER JAPAN
AAF STATION 581
APO 635
(SCOUT DYKE CAMP)
PENISTONE, E. YORKS
ENGLAND
All of the locations have been confirmed through research as existing during the specified time. Who lieutenant Macken was and what he did during the war has yet to be determined. A fantastic piece of WW2 Army Air Force history and a potential research project.
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