cwnorma Posted April 12, 2008 #1 Posted April 12, 2008 Another local Texas find: Sorry about the bad pictures, I'll try to get better photos up, I can't seem to get the flash to turn off on my camera... The Observer wing is for comparison, and came from the "Frank Brothers Cache." Both are the type attributed to Bailey Banks and Biddle. Chris
Scott C. Posted April 13, 2008 #2 Posted April 13, 2008 Wow - nice find. Look forward to better pictures!
pfrost Posted April 15, 2008 #3 Posted April 15, 2008 I hate you Chris.... Nice wings. very nice wings. Get some good photos and share! Patrick
John Cooper Posted April 16, 2008 #4 Posted April 16, 2008 OOOOOO AHHHHH - yes please post some more photos... BTW do not listen to the Patrick guy... I do not hate you... if fact if you send me those wings I may just... well you get the point LOL
cwnorma Posted April 19, 2008 Author #5 Posted April 19, 2008 All, As promised, here are some (slightly) better pictures. My photography skills, and the close-up limitations of my camera leave a lot to be desired. The first picture I took with a piece of tissue paper over the flash to diffuse the light. It gives you a good idea about the details, but the color is somewhat exaggerated and there is still quite a bit of reflection: What you can see though, is quite a bit of the original "frosting" left in the nooks and crannies of the wings and shield The second I took in natural sun-light, without the flash, and it gives a better idea of the overall color, but the details are fuzzy: Chris
pfrost Posted April 19, 2008 #6 Posted April 19, 2008 Hi Chris, If you have a document scanner, like a HP, then use that. I scan most of my wings that way. It is quick and easy and you can avoid the problems with the flash. Nice wings. Patrick
B-17Guy Posted September 30, 2012 #7 Posted September 30, 2012 Thought I would share this recent pick up. Best, John
hawk3370 Posted September 30, 2012 #12 Posted September 30, 2012 Side Very nice example, good to finally see a good one show up. Terry
ludwigh1980 Posted October 1, 2012 #13 Posted October 1, 2012 Very Nice Wings and nice pics, showing all the details. I miss mine, had to sell them a few years ago :crying: The Colorado Terry
John Cooper Posted October 1, 2012 #14 Posted October 1, 2012 A Classic! I think Terry said it best! Thanks for posting this gem. John
CliffP Posted October 13, 2012 #16 Posted October 13, 2012 John, That is the nicest Bailey, Banks & Biddle 'Dallas' style wing badge I've ever seen . Frankly, when it comes to wings I'm usually a 'clean & shine' guy but the patina on yours is so beautiful it would be a crime to do anything to change it. Cliff
B-17Guy Posted October 16, 2012 #17 Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks for all the great replies to the wing! By the way, if you have not seen it, there is an excellent new booklet available on Dallas Wings. It is available on ebay, pic attached. Best, John
MikeK Posted October 17, 2012 #18 Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks for all the great replies to the wing! By the way, if you have not seen it, there is an excellent new booklet available on Dallas Wings. It is available on ebay, pic attached. Best, John My copy arrived today. A useful little booklet indeed. That's a great set of wings you show John! Regards Mike
Tonomachi Posted April 8, 2018 #19 Posted April 8, 2018 Since no one else has brought this up I stumbled upon this WW1 pilot wing being offered for sale on the Goodwill Auction site. I don't collect pilot wings but thought it would be nice to have one of these in my collection if the price was reasonable. The wing was at $278.77 the day before the auction ended (#51016764). I was shocked when it sold for a little over $5000.00. Since I do not collect these wings is this the going price for one of these WW1 era pilot wings?
Bearmon Posted April 8, 2018 #21 Posted April 8, 2018 I believe people write these purchases off on their taxes as a charitable donation for a lot of items purchased on this site. Stuff goes for way crazy high prices it is the only explanation to me for some of the prices.
Owen Posted April 8, 2018 #22 Posted April 8, 2018 As many fakes as there are out there, I'd neverput out that kind of money for something I could not examine closely. v/r, Owen
mghcal Posted April 8, 2018 #23 Posted April 8, 2018 I watched that auction as well. The last two minutes there were two $5k bids. The wing is worth maybe 20% of that from what I was told.
Tonomachi Posted April 8, 2018 #24 Posted April 8, 2018 I watched that auction as well. The last two minutes there were two $5k bids. The wing is worth maybe 20% of that from what I was told. Ok that make more sense.
Costa Posted April 8, 2018 #25 Posted April 8, 2018 as it is said------------ its a buyers market. if you want it you will pay to have it.
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