pfrost Posted September 21, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2014 It has been a dry spell, but I finally found a couple of good wings. This is a very rare senior service pilot wing made by AMICO. I suspect that this is a factory-made version, rather than a post-purchase modification made by a jeweler. I've never seen an AMICO senior service pilot wing. This one has actually seen some use. The service pilot rating was established in 1942. The requirements for being a service pilot was being physically and technically qualified pilot with previous civilian experience, passing a flight test/exam, and being recommended by a board of officers. The senior service pilot rating was established in 1944. The qualifications for the rating of senior service pilot was 1,500 hours flying with the military and 5 years experience (but I am not sure if that is military or civilian flight experience). Thus, it was possible that some WWII pilots were able to achieve the senior service pilot wing before the end of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted September 21, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 21, 2014 Definitely the first one I have seen a very rare and wing. Great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted September 21, 2014 Just the one wing would have been nice, but I also ran into this one as well. Its a gilt Beverly Craft wing. Probably a flight instructor wing, but could also be a sweetheart wing. Sorry about the quality of the pictures, but my scanner is broken. This is the only gilt Beverly Craft pilot wing I have every seen (although I wouldn't be shocked if Russ pulled one out of his collection)!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted September 21, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 21, 2014 Patrick, Awesome wing, I've only seen one other. More importantly were the heck is this flea market! ☺ Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted September 22, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2014 Great finds Patrick. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted September 22, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2014 Both are wonderful finds Patrick, well done m8. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks guys. Its been a long dry spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcatter Posted September 22, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2014 Very nice wings Patrick! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted September 22, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2014 Top shelf , congratulations that is really nice. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted September 22, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2014 Great looking finds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted September 23, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 23, 2014 Hi Patrick, I picked this one up year. Nice to see another one! Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted September 23, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 23, 2014 That is great Patrick! Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted September 25, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 25, 2014 Nice stuff guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony V Posted September 25, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 25, 2014 Patrick and Mike Very interesting ! Congratulations and thanks for posting them. Always something new and exciting Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne1945 Posted October 6, 2014 Share #15 Posted October 6, 2014 Very interesting variations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted October 6, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 6, 2014 Nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGrunt71 Posted May 2, 2015 Share #17 Posted May 2, 2015 Just the one wing would have been nice, but I also ran into this one as well. Its a gilt Beverly Craft wing. Probably a flight instructor wing, but could also be a sweetheart wing. Sorry about the quality of the pictures, but my scanner is broken. This is the only gilt Beverly Craft pilot wing I have every seen (although I wouldn't be shocked if Russ pulled one out of his collection)!. Sorry PFrost, You've been helping me today with wings, but I have to bust your bubble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted May 2, 2015 nice, now I've seen two! mine are better..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted May 2, 2015 Share #19 Posted May 2, 2015 Patrick, may I ask you for the location of that flea market? BR, Dominique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGrunt71 Posted May 2, 2015 Share #20 Posted May 2, 2015 nice, now I've seen two! mine are better..... lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V42 Posted June 26, 2015 Share #21 Posted June 26, 2015 Nice wings and a great find at the flea market. There are deals out there and you just have to keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnman Posted July 1, 2015 Share #22 Posted July 1, 2015 Patrick, I have come back to this thread a few times and the Beverlycraft wing is beautiful and unique but that Amico Senior service pilot wing is spectacular, from the placement of the star at the flush rear of the shield and the size of the star relative to the wing itself along with the service pilot "S", just harmonize in a fantastic martial beauty. The frosting on the cake though is the drop in catch with the correct partial opening pin. An awesome find my friend and an aesthetic treat to look at! Well done as always..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastellanos4 Posted September 5, 2015 Share #23 Posted September 5, 2015 Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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