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The 1 Fighter Group 1G2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~11mm over "NEW YORK" ~8mm + shield to the left (raised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
1st Fighter Group 1940–1947 (World War II) The 1st Fighter Group, one of the oldest fighter units in the United States Army Air Forces, was constituted as the 1st Pursuit Group (Air Service) in 1918, but its significant World War II service began after its activation on 1 February 1940. Redesignated as the 1st Fighter Group in May 1942, the unit was equipped with P-38 Lightnings and deployed to the European and Mediterranean Theaters. The group participated in key campaigns including the North African, Sicilian, Italian, and Southern France operations, providing bomber escort, ground attack, and air superiority missions. The 1st Fighter Group earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for its actions during the Ploesti oil refinery raids. Following the end of hostilities, the group was inactivated on 16 October 1945 in Italy. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) Reactivated on 3 July 1946, the 1st Fighter Group became part of the newly established United States Air Force. During the early Cold War, the group was stationed at March Field, California, and later at Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan. It transitioned through several aircraft, including the P-80 Shooting Star and F-86 Sabre, reflecting the rapid technological advancements of the era. The group was inactivated on 6 February 1952 as part of an Air Force reorganization but was briefly reactivated from 18 August 1955 to 1 February 1961, continuing its air defense mission during the height of the Cold War. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 1st Fighter Group. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Fighter_Group GlobalSecurity.org. 1st Fighter Group. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/1fg.htm