NAAFW National Association of Air Force Women Wing

[kyhistorian01]

I found this newsletter in an antique shop yesterday for $2.00. I didn't know the organization existed and it apparently was disbanded in 1947. Anyone have any history on the organization? Thanks.

 

Robert

[graham]

 

Had the wing for some time. All I know about this orgonisation I have just learnt from the previous post. T he wing is marked LeVelle & Co Washington DC. STERLING. And in the center NAT'L rump'N. AIR FORCES. WOMEN.

I dont think they are particually rare, and looks like they must date from 1946/47.

 

Graham.

 

ok BIG BROTHER I didnt type rump [pc gone mad] It should be the abreviation of the word ASSOCIATION.

[frederick]

Khistorian01,

 

Thank you for the gold mine posting. Have also had a set of this society wings but never knew of it was a civilian group or a veteran group.

 

It you have the time, could you post the remainder of the newsletter.

[Flightmedic]

Wow thanks for the education. I have new avenues to pursue.

[manayunkman]

Can anyone give me some input and background on this wing. Is it WW2 ?? What was it given for ?? Ect. Marked STERLING AMICO.

[Jack's Son]

 

This organization was best known for being almost entirely made up of former WASP. I don't know about it today, only its relationship to the WASP in the past. The supplied link will be of benefit to readers.

[Jack's Son]

In answer to your first question; It is post WWII.

[manayunkman]

In answer to your first question; It is post WWII.

 

Always a pleasure to hear from you JS. Thanks for the info. I saw one on a dealers site for 85.00. Is that a crazy price or in the ball park ?

 

M

[awmartin]

$85 seems a bit high. From the ones that I've seen, they sell from $30-$40.

[pfrost]

Always a pleasure to hear from you JS. Thanks for the info. I saw one on a dealers site for 85.00. Is that a crazy price or in the ball park ?

 

M

 

I am not sure that the wing has any direct relationship at all to the WASPs. I believe that the National Association for Air Force Women was similar to a fraternal organization, something that wives and retired USAF personnel joined. Perhaps some WASPs joined as well, but any direct link to the WASPs and these specific wings would be tenuous at best.

 

These things are fairly common and frankly, 85$ seems steep. I see them all the time on ebay, flea markets, etc. With a bit of patience, you should be able to get a pair for 40-50$ with out much problem.

 

Just my 2cents.

Patrick

[manayunkman]

I am not sure that the wing has any direct relationship at all to the WASPs. I believe that the National Association for Air Force Women was similar to a fraternal organization, something that wives and retired USAF personnel joined. Perhaps some WASPs joined as well, but any direct link to the WASPs and these specific wings would be tenuous at best.

 

These things are fairly common and frankly, 85$ seems steep. I see them all the time on ebay, flea markets, etc. With a bit of patience, you should be able to get a pair for 40-50$ with out much problem.

 

Just my 2cents.

Patrick

 

Patrick I'll take your 2 cents and ad 9.98 to make 10.00 and that is what I paid for the above wing.

 

M

[pfrost]

Patrick I'll take your 2 cents and ad 9.98 to make 10.00 and that is what I paid for the above wing.

 

M

 

Good deal!

[5thwingmarty]

I picked up one of these newsletters.  Here are the front ant back covers.  The application to join/renew on the back cover clearly shows who could become a member: Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Widow, or Woman member of Armed Forces attached to AAF.