What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wings"

[sideshowjoe]

Anybody have an idea on what unit Grant's patch represents? This has been bugging me for a long time.
Regards,
Joe

 

[unclegrumpy]

Re: What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wi

Here are some stills from the movie:

It looks like a studio patch taken from the design of the WW I 103rd Aero Squadron:

 

[Dr H]

Re: What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wi

It looks like a studio patch taken from the design of the WW I 103rd Aero Squadron:

Just a thought, and I realize that the patch design might simply have been added for the film, but would that have been present on a naval-type A-1 (with the higher pockets)?

Great looking cape though - look at the creasing on the left sleeve and pocket. :mrgreen:

 

[fleet16b]

Re: What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wi

The jacket has the A1 look but is it one?
Only one button loop on the collar and the collar knit weave has vertical ribs
Love the grainy leather

 

[deeb7]

Re: What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wi

The jacket has the A1 look but is it one?

No, as Ian says, naval-type A-1 ... so it's a 37J1, or version of one.

 

[grommet]

Re: What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wi

Where is but here could you acquire information as esoteric?
That's what I love about this site.
By the way, this is a must see movie.

 

[sideshowjoe]

Re: What patch is Cary Grant wearing in "only angels have wi

"Calling Barranca, calling Barranca"
This movie will air on TCM at 2:30 AM (!) on Feb 22
Gentlemen, set your Tivos...
I appreciate all the help with my question. This has been bugging me for a while.
Regards,
Joe