ww2 us 317th fighter squadron patch

ww2 us 317th fighter squadron patch The “Checkertail Clan” was one of the most famous FGs to serve in the MTO. Entering combat on April 17, 1943 flying P-40s, the 325th FG later re-equipped with P-47s and ended the war flying P-51s. The Checkertails compiled a combat record second to none - 550+ missions, 529 kills, 27 aces and 2 DUCs.