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Description
Air Medal lapel pin awarded to Captain Samuel L. Washington. "Lapel pins are often awarded with their full size medals and ribbon awards counterparts simply as an accessory to the decoration. Lapel pins are worn in unofficial capacities, on personal clothing, commemorating the award." Captain Samuel L. Washington enlisted in the Air Force in November 1942. He graduated with the 44-F pilot class from the Tuskegee program on June 27, 1944. He was assigned to the 99th squadron of the 332nd fighter group. As the group transitioned from P-40 fighters to the newer P-51 Mustangs, their aircraft was decorated with bright red spinners and tails and the squadron was nicknamed the Red-Tails. They were based in Italy and provided air support for bomber missions over Germany during the final stages of the World War II European theater in 1945.
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Identifier
F661C3B5-FCB6-41BF-B035-503220515413 2012-40-18
Subject
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd
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