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This insignia of Escadrille Spa. 75 is one of a series of military and civilian aeronautical insignias sponsored by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Art Program. The Smithsonian's first curator of Aeronautics, Paul Garber, directed the painting of their painting for display in the aeronautical section located in the "Tin Shed" on the National Mall.

Escadrille Spa 75 is a fighter squadron of the French Air Force created on July 13, 1916 during the First World War . The squadron has been in operation almost without interruption since its formation.

 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
Date ca. 1935 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Sponsor Works Progress Administration
 Physical Description Insignia, Escadrille Spa. 75, maroon background with gold, black, and white charognard (vulture) depicted in flight. A strip of paper reads "SPA 75- French". Dimensions 3-D: 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
 Materials Enamel
Masonite
Paper
Aluminum
Coating
 Inventory Number A19360056005 Credit Line Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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