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Official VMSB-234 WWII Throwback Patch - Marine Scout Bomber Squadron 234 Pacific Theater Embroidered Throwback Patch.
Cactus Air Force grit, South Pacific dive bombing heritage, and Marine Corps aviation history stitched into one throwback piece.
Marine Scout Bomber Squadron 234 was activated at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Hawaii on 1 May 1942, entering the war at a moment when the Pacific campaign demanded everything Marine aviation could deliver. The squadron departed for Espiritu Santo in December 1942 and flew its first combat tour as part of the legendary Cactus Air Force on Guadalcanal beginning 28 January 1943. A second Guadalcanal tour followed in April 1943, after which the squadron conducted patrol duties across the Fiji Islands and delivered close air support during the grinding New Georgia campaign. By October 1943 VMSB-234 had pushed forward to Munda, concentrating dive bombing attacks against Japanese positions in the Bougainville area before returning stateside through Efate in November 1943. The squadron was later redesignated VMTB-234 in October 1944, reflecting the broader shift in Marine aviation as the war moved toward its final phase. This throwback patch honors the VMSB-era identity, the SBD Dauntless crews, and the island-hopping combat record that defined the squadron's place in Marine Corps history. The embroidered format gives the insignia the classic texture and durability that collectors and veterans expect from a serious unit-history piece.
Perfect For: WWII Marine aviation historians, Cactus Air Force researchers, SBD Dauntless enthusiasts, Marine Corps heritage collectors, shadow box builders, reunion display tables, Pacific Theater memorabilia collections, and family members honoring a relative who served with VMSB-234 or any Marine scout bombing unit in the South Pacific. It also suits anyone assembling a broader WWII Marine aviation patch display that spans Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and Bougainville campaigns, or collectors who want a throwback piece tied to a specific, verified combat lineage rather than a generic aviation design.
Guadalcanal to Bougainville, stitched in thread, preserved in the record.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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