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#286117 08/08/2013 11:15 PM
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Gallery for U.S. Aviator Wings for WW1-WW2 is up for testing. Gallery is HERE.


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Vern #286133 08/09/2013 02:37 PM
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Testing complete, added to GDC Reference Library.


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Vern #286210 08/11/2013 01:16 PM
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Anyone see any missing, or have questions on the wings?


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Vern #286220 08/11/2013 04:44 PM
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Stuff like this count too?

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I believe this is a civilian wing wink


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Vern #286283 08/12/2013 09:23 PM
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Now includes all military wings to date wink


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Vern #286347 08/14/2013 04:09 AM
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Good job!
Just missing Liaison pilot, WWII style observer, air gunner, and gold flight surgeon


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Confused.....these are already in the Gallery. Can you post a photo of the ones I missed?

U.S. Army Air Corps - 1926 to 1941
Aircraft Observer - Authorized Mar. 1940
Technical Observer - Authorized Mar. 1940
Balloon Observer - Authorized Mar. 1940

U.S. Army Air Force - 1941 to 1947
Liaison Pilot - Authorized Jun. 1942
Flight Surgeon - Authorized Jun. 1942 - 1st Type (Gold badge)
Aerial Gunner - Authorized Apr. 1943


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Vern #286357 08/14/2013 03:18 PM
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Updated the U.S. Army Air Service pilots wings to add 3 more examples, identify the makers, and replace a bad example.


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Vern #286385 08/15/2013 02:01 AM
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Rearranged the U.S. Army Air Service pilots wings and added 3 more makers. The 3 piece wings on a cloth covered backing were early. One piece wings were approved in 1918. All of these wings are rare since many pilots preferred the bullion cloth wings.


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Vern #286408 08/15/2013 09:17 PM
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Well done, Vern! This makes an excellent reference point.

Does anyone know what this one is? It is marked
Murchison
N.Y.C.
Newark
Sterling

I've had this forever and no longer remember where it came from. Any help would be appreciated.

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Aviation Cadet Cap Badge wink Here's one by a different maker.


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I think Denny's pin is a sweetheart pin, Army Air Corps. Vern's badge is the hat badge of the aviation air cadets. Same design, different uses. The officers wore smaller gold & silver version on their uniform lapels.


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Air Cadet cap badges measure 2 5/8" to 3" wide. Army Air Corps lapel insignia measures 1 1/8" wide. What's the size on yours, Denny?


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Vern #286435 08/16/2013 06:38 PM
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Added 6 wings for the CPT and CAA/WTS - civilian pilot training programs in operation from 1939 to 1944. There are many civilian instructor wings around but these were part of an authorized government training program.


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Originally Posted By: Vern
Air Cadet cap badges measure 2 5/8" to 3" wide. Army Air Corps lapel insignia measures 1 1/8" wide. What's the size on yours, Denny?


Mine measures 1 1/2".


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Sounds like a "sweetheart" pin wink Very nice!


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Rearranged the Army Air Service section to clear up the descriptions.


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Vern #286593 08/19/2013 07:51 PM
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Added Astronaut Pin, Device, and Wings wink


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Vern #286664 08/21/2013 06:07 PM
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Added Civil Air Patrol wings - 1943 to date.


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Vern #286729 08/23/2013 01:37 AM
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An interesting group of collar insignia for the U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division - 1907 to 1917.

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Trying to find out what the above insignia signified. Officer insignia was bronze and silver, enlisted insignia was all bronze. Insignia shown is for officers. Numbered from left to right -

Top row
1- In period photos, this insignia was worn by AEF pilots during WW I.
2- Worn by personnel in the Aeronautical Division.
3- Worn by personnel who completed aircraft flight training.

Bottom row
4- Unknown
5- Unsure, in period photos this appears to be worn by aircraft mechanics and crew.
6- Worn by personnel who completed balloon flight training.

Better or more accurate information would be greatly appreciated wink


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Does anyone have the Ground Observer Corps pin from the 50's? I remember being awarded one, but it is lost to time....


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If it looks like this, there are several on Ebay for under $10.


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A small update to include the collar insignia of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division.


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Added the Navy Aviation Cadet (V5) Program wings.


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Another update and a couple of corrections. Included the AFROTC wings wink


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Replaced many photos and added wings for the Coast Guard, ACFC, Noaa, and FAA Pilot Proficiency Program.


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