WWII USAAF Blue Backed Wings

[Shade Ruff]

S/Sgt Lee G. Sherman, Radio Operator, 613th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 401st Bombardment Group (Heavy). Photo dated 21 AUG 44. Note embroidered wings on blue felt background.

 

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T/Sgt Thomas T. Urmson, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, 613th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 401st Bombardment Group (Heavy). Photo dated 2 JUL 44.

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T/Sgt Curtis R. Holland, Radio Operator, 571st Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy). Photo dated 25 FEB 44.

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[CNY Militaria]

Great images with the wings and full sized medals; Thanks for posting!

[Wharfmaster]

From a Glider Pilot's group in my collection.

[INIMICUS]

here's a pair belonged to a B-17 togglier / nose gunner -- he flew 21 missions with the 8th (7th Bomb. Sqdn.) and possibly the 9th in '44 / '45.  one's nicely padded, other not at all --  and it lacks backing (unfinished? or the guy might've thought he might wanted a 'smooth' look?).  both look somewhat tunic removed.

 

here's his A-2

https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/393606-united-sheeplined-clothing-a-2-for-comment/#comment-3062200

[INIMICUS]

Actually looking closer seems both are removed --  and the '' padded'' one's felt critter chewed....  this crewman liked theater-mades; also had silk 9th AF and stubby wing 8th SSIs.  You know the types.  Thanks for looks & any comments!