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..
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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
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