
Your favorite/the rarest/the nicest wings you've ever seen:
#1
Posted 07 October 2010 - 08:55 AM
I am kinda partial to those radar wings, and I think the Navy Combat Aircrew wings look nice as well.
If you're not too busy post some of your favorite/rare wings. If there's already a thread like this, please feel free to delete mine.
#2
Posted 07 October 2010 - 07:26 PM


#5
Posted 08 October 2010 - 05:52 AM
#6
Posted 08 October 2010 - 05:59 AM
#7
Posted 08 October 2010 - 06:22 AM
The Aerial Navigator wing is still being made, isn't it? I've seen them in a more modern strike, however the anchors obviously are different.
This is a picture from the forum here:

And this is from the Marine Shop catalog, sorry, this is the best picture I could find:

So, there are still Aerial Navigators in the Navy/Marine Corps who rate wearing a wing, but no more radar operators who can wear wings?
Edited by dg0223, 08 October 2010 - 06:26 AM.
#9
Posted 08 October 2010 - 08:41 AM
Considering I'm having a terrible day, I can come in to the forum and take a look at cool things that I have to start looking for to add to my collection.

#10
Posted 08 October 2010 - 08:56 AM
Then after you get them, you can have a terrible day when the mortgage come due! :w00t:Considering I'm having a terrible day, I can come in to the forum and take a look at cool things that I have to start looking for to add to my collection.
#13
Posted 08 October 2010 - 08:20 PM
The detail is beyond description...
#14
Posted 08 October 2010 - 08:23 PM
#20
Posted 09 October 2010 - 09:59 AM
Paul - I agree the BC navigator does have a very nice design combination when looking at the sweep of the wing tips and the details in the shoulders in contrast to the armillary center device.
Cliff - is that a teaser photo? Too small for my eyes to see the details lol
Cheers
John
#22
Posted 09 October 2010 - 08:57 PM
To me none says USAAF any better.
Now that a nice photo... it this an attributed wing?
John
#23
Posted 09 October 2010 - 09:33 PM
Now that a nice photo... it this an attributed wing?
John
Hi John,
Yep, it belonged to Colonel James R. Cunningham. He was Director or Communications, AAF Headquarters, Washington, DC between 1942 and 1944.
Some folks believe this style embroidered badge was made in England; however, they were actually made in the U.S. This particular one was purchased by Colonel Cunningham at Luxenberg's location in Washington, DC. I've also got his Luxenberg "Second Pattern" badge in sterling silver but of the two... this is the one I've always favored.

-cliff
#24
Posted 09 October 2010 - 10:09 PM
Hi John,
Yep, it belonged to Colonel James R. Cunningham. He was Director or Communications, AAF Headquarters, Washington, DC between 1942 and 1944.
Some folks believe this style embroidered badge was made in England; however, they were actually made in the U.S. This particular one was purchased by Colonel Cunningham at Luxenberg's location in Washington, DC. I've also got his Luxenberg "Second Pattern" badge in sterling silver but of the two... this is the one I've always favored.![]()
-cliff
Cliff,
That is a most beautiful wing. If I am seeing correctly, the shoulder areas are formed using a scalloped metal overlay...??? I have NEVER seen that before - unusual and highly skilled craftsmanship.
#25
Posted 10 October 2010 - 07:10 AM
I've gotta admit I would like to get some more wings now though!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e278/vargseld/Mlitaria/IMG_1124.jpg
Edited by StevenL, 10 October 2010 - 07:12 AM.
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