Original WWII US Army Recruiting Service cardboard sign 'Keep 'Em Flying!' USAAF

Original American cardboard propaganda sign from the Second World War featuring the powerful slogan 'Keep 'Em Flying!', issued by the U.S. Army Recruiting Service in July 1943.This well-known slogan was closely associated with the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) and was used both to motivate the home front and to encourage men to enlist in the American air forces.The sign formed part of the broader recruitment and propaganda campaigns and was displayed, among other places, in military recruiting offices.During World War II, the USAAF recruited personnel through permanent Army Recruiting Stations in nearly every major city and through special Air Corps/Air Forces offices, supplemented by temporary recruiting booths in post offices, department stores, railway stations, and universities.At its peak during the Second World War, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) consisted of more than 2.4 million men and women serving in aviation, support, and administrative roles.An interesting collectible for collectors of American military history, WWII memorabilia, and USAAF items.Dimensions: 28 x 9.5 cmArticle number: 18290