Rankin Aeronautical Academy Patch AAFArmy Air Force Tex Rankin Tulare, CA WW2

WW 2 Rankin Aeronautical Academy Patch. 10,000 pilots were trained for service before, and during, WW2 by US Army Air Force AAF, before US Air Force was formed.

Tex Rankin a world famous acrobatic pilot developed a curriculum where acrobatics were taught as well. This skill saved countless pilots during dogfights.