cea1274 Posted October 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2013 what are your thought on this is it real and is way to high chris http://www.ebay.com/itm/wasp-pilot-wings-A2-jacket-original-wasp-wings-44-W-6-AREO-LEATHER-BEACON-NY-/111176539808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e2a35ea0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2013 I don't like it ! The patch is wrong, the wings are not right, and I have no thoughts on the jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2013 I don't like it ! The patch is wrong, the wings are not right, and I have no thoughts on the jacket. If anyone cares to see a comparison, I'll put up my wings and patch tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cea1274 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2013 yes i would like to see your wings and patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted October 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2013 I would stay far away from that. The jacket itself may be real, but the fact that the patch is not attached - wierd in my opinion. Also that picture of "her" in the bomber suit looks like it was dress up day for a photo shoot. Save your money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted October 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2013 If anyone cares to see a comparison, I'll put up my wings and patch tomorrow. Yes - please share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted October 2, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 2, 2013 As mentioned, no good. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted October 2, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2013 Sketchy at best..... The patch not being attached........ no bueno..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 3, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 3, 2013 Wings and Patch, just a simple look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 3, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 3, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cea1274 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted October 3, 2013 wow easy to see difference now thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted October 3, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 3, 2013 I like how that patch is a two piece - never knew that before. Those are some great pieces JS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 3, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 3, 2013 I like how that patch is a two piece - never knew that before. Those are some great pieces JS I don't believe all of the patches are two piece. I believe some are one piece and some are two piece. ....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 4, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 4, 2013 Kat, I really don't know, there are not many out there to compare with. Maybe someone can come forward with some information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 4, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 4, 2013 Kat, I really don't know, there are not many out there to compare with. Maybe someone can come forward with some information. There is a picture of a WASP A-2 jacket on the Texas Women's University website. It is a one piece leather patch. I spoke via e-mail with the daughter of a WASP. This was her response about the patch "Fifi patches worn during training were created by the individual WASP trainees. There was no 'official' ordering of patches. They had them designed and made either in Houston or Sweetwater--which is why there are several versions, including cloth and leather. WASP Shutsy Reynolds (44-W-5) hand-made leather fifi patches from the leather she bought-- and some enamel automobile paint. She sold them to her classmates and other trainees. My mom actually still has that original leather patch, along with the embroidered one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted October 4, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 4, 2013 Great information Kat! Thanks for sharing it. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted October 5, 2013 Share #17 Posted October 5, 2013 The "ebay" patch looks like a recent "repro" it's "correct" in the design "Disney" made , but a far cry from the images of the real ones I've seen in WW2 era photos, and as mentioned they were made "personally" by the WASPS themselves and thus would not have been so "pristine and detailed" as the e bay shown patch ..... Jmho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam McGowan Posted November 26, 2013 Share #18 Posted November 26, 2013 When it comes to the WASP and the WAFS, it's important to remember that they were not Army personnel and had no military status. They were civilians who were put through a training program to fly Army aircraft and were employed as civil service workers. Jackie Cochran designed their wings and uniforms. Their was no "official" design for their wings or uniforms. Cochran tried to have the women commissioned as service pilots but the program was disbanded due to the lack of need of their services once the war in Europe turned in the Allies' favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 26, 2013 Share #19 Posted November 26, 2013 Their was no "official" design for their wings or uniforms. You are correct about them not having military status but there was an AAF Regulation No 40-9 which specified the regulations for the uniform. The title of the regulation says "Personnel Civilian Wearing of the WASP uniform". This regulation can be seen on the Texas Women's University website. http://www.twu.edu/library/wasp-wings.asp Edit to add that the regulation is also on the Blitzkrieg website under the WASP uniforms. http://www.blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted November 27, 2013 Share #20 Posted November 27, 2013 The patches were both single piece and multi , depended I think on who/where etc made them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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