ram957 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2014 I've been working on assembling a full set of pin back wings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2014 Nice! One of my favorite makers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted June 4, 2014 Paul....Did they produce Senior Pilot and Master Pilot Wings in pin back ? I haven't had any luck in locating them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbunnyB/3/75FA Posted June 4, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2014 nice group of wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted June 4, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2014 Hey Ram957, It looks like you've got the "Balfour Bug" bad! You need to hook up with our Forum friend John Cooper and find out where the best Balfour Rehab Clinics are located! He'll tell you that once you've located the Senior and Command badges, you'll then need the Balfour "L", "G" & "S" wings....then the gilt & silver Flight Surgeon wings and Flight Nurse wings; then the large-shield Pilot wings; then the large shield wings without horizontal lines; and lets not forget two inch LGB variations! Thanks for sharing your infliction with us! We can certainly relate! Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2014 Paul....Did they produce Senior Pilot and Master Pilot Wings in pin back ? I haven't had any luck in locating them ! See Russ' post ! Like everything , it just takes time and money ... I actually had a 3/4" Sterling LGB Command Pilot wing as part of a group once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 4, 2014 BTY - Dave Hoover has a 2" Balfour PB Command Pilot for sale on his site right now! http://militaryaviationartifacts.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcatter Posted June 4, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 4, 2014 Very nice grouping! I got the "Balfour Bug" too, I really like this wings Maker. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted June 5, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 5, 2014 You need the parachutist badge too. It is tough to find a WWII example but they are out there! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted June 7, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 7, 2014 I love the two piece wings. I really like the Aerial Gunner wings. That's is a Beautiful set that you have there!!! Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 8, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 8, 2014 Hey Ram957, It looks like you've got the "Balfour Bug" bad! You need to hook up with our Forum friend John Cooper and find out where the best Balfour Rehab Clinics are located! He'll tell you that once you've located the Senior and Command badges, you'll then need the Balfour "L", "G" & "S" wings....then the gilt & silver Flight Surgeon wings and Flight Nurse wings; then the large-shield Pilot wings; then the large shield wings without horizontal lines; and lets not forget two inch LGB variations! Thanks for sharing your infliction with us! We can certainly relate! Russ Ram57, Russ is correct on all points... of those you posted I have to say the observer has beautiful details that are really striking. Here is one of the large shield wings Russ mentioned that you may find interesting... it is a very special wing as you can see. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted June 8, 2014 John...Great wing... You hit my two favorites in one wing...Balfour and Engraved !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted June 8, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 8, 2014 Thank you John. We couldn't ask for a nicer example of a Balfour "large shield" Pilot badge. The inscription is stunning! And the fact he received his wings just nine months after Pearl Harbor, really makes a statement about the individual who wore them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 9, 2014 Share #14 Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks guys I am glad you liked them... No too many sergeants with with wings when compared with officers. I have been searching for a graduation book to see if I can find a photo but no luck thus far. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted June 10, 2014 Share #15 Posted June 10, 2014 Wow pilot wings to a SSG....that's as rare as gunner wings to a flight officer (early gunners were flight officers in some units). Nice collection of LGB wings! Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted June 12, 2014 Finally got a large shield ! I hope it's legit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 13, 2014 Share #17 Posted June 13, 2014 Although the pictures are rough... I do not see any RED flags. Nice wings! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted June 13, 2014 Better pictures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted June 13, 2014 Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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