February 12, 1942: CAP Gives "Props" to the Now Famous Propeller in Triangle in Circle Symbol

On this date in 1942, Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters approved the now famous logo of the organization, according to the CAP NHQ historical website.

An excerpt: 

Operational Directive No. 2 February 12, 1942, (OD No. 2) � National Headquarters, Civil Air Patrol Office of Civilian Defense (Washington) 

The Civil Air Patrol insignia (blue disk with superimposed white triangle and with red three-bladed propeller superimposed on white triangle) shall be placed on the wings and fuselage of all aircraft engaged in official Civil Air Patrol Missions. Any aircraft while displaying such insignia shall be flown exclusively by members of the Civil Air patrol.

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