Kilroy56 Posted July 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2018 Dear Forum, Just read with interest the previous posts... I confess my knowledge of Navy wings is much limited. Would you please also comment on these HH hallmarked navigator wings? Thank you, Dominique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 13, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2018 Looks to be Hilborn & Hamburger mfg. to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted July 13, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2018 They are fine. I believe that these wings were briefly authorized just after WWII. But the exact dates elude me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted July 13, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 13, 2018 I agree H&H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted July 13, 2018 Every input is greatly appreciated. So, genuine early post war wings by H-H , NYC... Thank you Gentlemen, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaf70 Posted July 13, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 13, 2018 These were issued between March 1945 to 1947 and phased out of the Navy by 1948. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted July 13, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 13, 2018 Just an FYI, this type of wing was re-introduced in the late 1950's by the USMC for their enlisted navigators-not sure how long it was in service for but these were awarded. There was an article in the Trading Post in Jan/Mar 1989 showing the insignia of vet who had this type of wing. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted July 14, 2018 Most interesting. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 14, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 14, 2018 Post V/N the enlisted gunners of HAL-3 were authorized to wear them. Most of their heroic missions were classified until recently. They are now the most decorated USN squadron in V/N history. Also, USMC gunners who have seen combat are authorized to wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted July 14, 2018 Share #10 Posted July 14, 2018 Wing is legitimate HH badge, posts look replacement to me, probably period. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted July 14, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2018 Owen are you sure they let enlisted gunners wear an obsolete navigator wing? The USN had a proscribed combat aircrewman's wing that was used. Maybe you have the two mixed up? Just wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 15, 2018 Share #12 Posted July 15, 2018 I see them frequently at NASP. Also, I've asked several of them about it. May be a case of "worn but not authorized". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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