AV8 Ace 47th Bombardment Group AAF

Activated at March Field, California in early 1941 as part of the prewar mobilization of the U.S. Army Air Corps, this unit began its service flying Douglas B-18 Bolo and Lockheed Hudson. Initially tasked with coastal defense, the squadron conducted patrols over Southern California and later the San Francisco region, safeguarding the West Coast during a time of growing global conflict.

In 1942, the squadron transitioned to the versatile North American B-25 Mitchell and deployed to the Pacific Theater under the Seventh Air Force. After completing training in Hawaii, it moved forward to Tarawa in December 1943, where it entered combat operations. From there, the unit carried out strikes against enemy airfields, installations, and shipping across the Marshall Islands, later advancing through Eniwetok to extend operations into the Caroline Islands in support of Allied offensives.

By 1944, the squadron shifted to Makin, focusing on attacks against enemy shipping and isolated island strongholds. Returning briefly to Hawaii for advanced training with rockets and upgraded aircraft, the unit redeployed to Okinawa in mid-1945. From this strategic base, it conducted bombing missions against targets in Kyushu and even extended operations into China. Following the end of the war, the squadron moved to Manila and was officially inactivated in the Philippines on January 27, 1946—closing out a distinguished record of Pacific combat operations.

The tri-blend fabric creates a vintage, fitted look. And extreme durability makes this t-shirt withstand repeated washings and still remain super comfortable.

• 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon
• Fabric weight: 3.4 oz/yd² (115.3 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk for extra durability
• 40 singles
• Regular fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US

Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.