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The 18 Fighter Group 18A2(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm and the Meyer shield to the side (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.
18th Fighter Group 1940–1947 (World War II) The 18th Fighter Group was constituted as the 18th Pursuit Group (Interceptor) on 22 December 1939 and activated on 1 February 1940 at Wheeler Field, Hawaii. Initially equipped with P-36 and P-40 aircraft, the group was stationed in Hawaii during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, suffering significant losses. Following the attack, the group was reequipped and participated in the defense of the Hawaiian Islands. In 1943, the group was redesignated as the 18th Fighter Group and deployed to the South Pacific, operating from bases in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. The group flew combat missions in support of Allied operations in the Pacific, including the campaigns in the Bismarck Archipelago, Northern Solomons, and the Philippines. The 18th Fighter Group was inactivated on 10 October 1946 in the Philippines. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 18th Fighter Group was reactivated on 10 October 1946 and assigned to the 18th Fighter Wing. During the Korean War, the group deployed to Korea and operated from several airfields, providing close air support, interdiction, and escort missions. The group flew F-51 Mustangs and later transitioned to jet aircraft, including the F-86 Sabre. The 18th Fighter Group earned campaign participation credit for multiple phases of the Korean War before being inactivated on 1 February 1957 as part of an Air Force reorganization. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 18th Fighter Group. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Fighter_Group GlobalSecurity.org. 18th Fighter Group. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/18fg.htm