3 & 4 Prop dui

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I’d like some help on these… does the 3-4 prop denote Dakota - Commando aircraft?

 

Would these have been worn by airman for any other aircraft? I need to brush up on which planes had 3 vs 4 props.

 

Were they more commonly seen in one theater than another? 

 

Also, as a dui for enlisted they would be worn on lapels… would officers also wear them (on shoulder strap) ?

 

Thanks!

[Ray42]

The prop design does not denote a specific aircraft to my knowledge I think it is just a variation in design similar to the color and shape of the keystone or arrowhead below it. I think they it was probably random which design the flyer got. And yes officers would have the DUI on the shoulder strap.

[tredhed2]

+1 on variations and DIs were also worn on overseas caps.

[268th C.A.]

Here is a PFC wearing the device on his cap. 

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Thanks.. great photos!