U.S. Aircraft Insignia
Title
U.S. Aircraft Insignia
Subject
The U.S. aircraft Insignia located under the wings of a P-47.
Description
This insignia was introduced in 1943. The blue and white gloss insignia was referred to as the "star and bar" and was standard on all planes in the U.S. military in WWII. It was painted under both wings to help ground troops avoid friendly fire. The insignia in this photo is located on a P-47 that has been decorated as "Five by Five", flown by Colonel Joseph Laughlin in World War II.
Creator
Republic Aviation Corporation
Source
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Publisher
United States Air Force
Date
1940s
Files
Collection
Citation
Republic Aviation Corporation, “U.S. Aircraft Insignia,” A Look At United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Laughlin, accessed April 19, 2024, https://coloneljoelaughlin.omeka.net/items/show/94.