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The "Kicking Mule" insignia represented 95th Aero Squadron of the United States Army Air Service (USAAS) during World War I. Formed at Kelly Field, Texas on August 20, 1917 and became the first American fighter squadron to fly into combat on February 16, 1918. This emblem was cut from the fabric of a squadron aircraft that flew during the conflict..

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-World War I Physical Description United States Army Air Service (USAAS) 95th Aero Squadron fabric aircraft insignia; brown "Kicking Mule" figure in a blue circle on olive-green background. Also in the blue circle, underneath the mule figure, are three painted horseshoe shapes, each with German Maltese crosses painted inside. Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W) (Fabric): 61 x 102.9cm (24 in. x 40 1/2 in.)
2-D - Unframed (H x W) (Board): 63.3 x 103.7cm (24 15/16 x 40 13/16 in.)
 Materials Natural fibers, paint, dope, mouted to fiberboard.
 Inventory Number A19500008000 Credit Line Donated by Maj. J. S. M. Eley Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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