You are buying a new/unused full color U.S. Air Force patch (measures 3.5" tall by 3.25" wide and is 100% embroidered from the 56th Medical Operations Squadron (56 MDOS), Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

56th Medical Operations Squadron

"The 56 MDOS provides ambulatory clinical services including Primary Care and Internal Medicine."

In addition to the 56 MDOS patch, you also will receive a booklet on the Army Air Forces Medical Service (AAFMS) in World War II (WWII).

DETAILS ON THE AAFMS IN WWII PUBLICATION/BOOKLET

  • Title:  "Army Air Force Medical Services in World War II"  
  • Author:  James S. Nanney 
  • Edition:  Paperback (Measures 6" long by over 9" tall) 
  • Condition:  New 
  • Additional Remarks:  37-pages; many actual black and white photos of WWII.  Very detailed and comprehensive information regarding the history of the Army Air Force Medical Services and the birth of the Air Force Medical Service.  Chapters include:
    • AAF Medical Independence
    • The Medical War at Home
    • Recruitment and Training of Medical Personnel
    • Aeromedical Evacuation
    • Aeromedical Operations in North Africa and the Mediterranean
    • Aeromedical Challenges in Mounting an Attack from Great Britain
    • Aeromedical Challenges in the Offensive Against Japan
    • Autonomy for the Air Force Medical Service

A great patch and booklet set to have for your 56th Medical Operations Squadron, 56th Medical Group, Luke Air Force Base, U.S. Army Air Forces Medical Services, Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) or WWII collection!

Lucky buyer agrees to pay upon purchase and will receive FREE shipping within the U.S. only.  

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