wings-patches2 Posted November 23, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2019 Herman Goring said, "I will sacrifice one entire squadron of my Air Force to capture one pilot, the American, Don Gentile." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 24, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2019 The RAF pilot brevet is gorgeous. A GREAT example of a WWII hand embroidered wing. It is a shame that it wasn't padded. The eagle with the "USA" under it is a shoulder title for Americans serving in the RAF as Other Ranks (enlisted). While it is possible that Gentile picked this up while he was in England, he wouldn't have worn it. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wings-patches2 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 24, 2019 Thank you for the info. I have no depth of knowledge on these insignia and more than pleased to be educated here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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