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Herky Bird Co.

Handcrafted Wood-Burned American Flag with Your Aircraft

Handcrafted Wood-Burned American Flag with Your Aircraft

Custom Hand-Burned American Flag — With Your Aircraft

Some careers are measured in flight hours.
Others are measured in missions, crews, and the aircraft that defined them.

This handcrafted wooden American flag captures that story — your aircraft permanently hand-burned into the union, built one at a time in Pennsylvania. It's not mass-produced décor. It's a piece meant to be presented, displayed, and passed down for generations.

What Makes This Different

  • Hand-burned aircraft and stars — never printed or painted
  • Solid wood construction with natural grain character
  • Individually stained stripes for depth and contrast
  • Sealed for long-term display and durability
  • Built one at a time, by hand, in Pennsylvania
  • Each piece is unique — just like the story it tells

Dimensions

Approx. 36" × 24" — a substantial, commanding display piece.

Perfect For

  • Retirement ceremonies & shadow box displays
  • Change of command & promotion milestones
  • Memorial tributes
  • Squadron gifts
  • Personal legacy pieces

It's not just a gift — it's something remembered.

Customization Options

Built specifically for the recipient:

  • Any aircraft — military or civilian, past or present (C-130, KC-135, HH-60, F-16, and more)
  • Tail numbers or call signs burned into the design
  • Patch Inlays — squadron patch, wings, rank, or memorial patches mounted to the flag
  • Engraved Dedication Plate — name / call sign, service dates, unit, or a custom message
  • Priority Production — needed by a specific date? Just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate

How to Order — Step by Step

  1. Add to cart and check out — the product is ready to purchase. No custom form needed first.
  2. Leave your details in the "Order Notes" box at checkout — tell us your aircraft type, any tail number or call sign, and any personalization you want (dedication plate text, patches, etc.). If you're not sure yet, just say so and we'll follow up.
  3. We'll send you a design confirmation — before we touch a single piece of wood, you'll approve the layout so every detail is right.
  4. We handcraft and ship your flag — made to order with care. Please allow 3–5 weeks for production.

Questions before you order? Email us at info@herkybirdco.com or visit the contact form — we're happy to talk through ideas.

Built With Respect

Every aircraft carries stories — of crews, families, and missions flown. This flag is crafted with that understanding.

It is an honor to build something that represents a life in aviation.

A gift they won't expect — and won't forget.

$265.00 USD
$265.00 USD
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Every hat is inspected before it ships — guaranteed satisfaction or we make it right.
Materials & Build Quality
  • Premium hat bases Richardson 112 trucker, Richardson 115 5-panel, Legacy Old Favorite 110, and Wide-Front 169 — each chosen for structure, fit, and durability on the flightline.
  • Structured & unstructured options Mid-profile structured crowns for a sharp look; low-profile unstructured for an everyday wear feel.
  • Patch materials Leather, faux leather, and woven patch panels — sized and positioned for maximum engraving detail.
  • Snapback & adjustable closures Plastic snap, hook-and-loop, and fitted options depending on style — one-size-fits-most designs built for all aircrew.
Laser Engraving Process
  • Precision CO2 laser engraving Each design is burned directly into the patch — not printed, not embroidered. The result is permanent, fade-resistant detail that gets sharper with time.
  • Custom artwork & call signs Upload your own design or choose from our library of aircraft silhouettes, unit crests, and aviation motifs. Add a call sign, tail number, or unit designation.
  • Veteran-designed, veteran-built Every design is reviewed and engraved in-house by a C-130 aviator with 25+ years of military aviation experience. We know the details matter.
  • One-off production, every time No mass production. Your hat is made to order, meaning each piece gets individual attention from the workbench to the shipping box.
Care & Longevity
  • Spot clean only — hand wipe the patch with a damp cloth. Avoid submerging or machine washing.
  • Reshape while damp if the brim bends. Let air dry on a flat surface or hat form.
  • The engraving is permanent — it will not peel, crack, or fade. The more you wear it, the better it looks.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed If anything isn't right with your hat, reach out and we'll make it right — no questions asked.
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