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Very nice Amcraft badge, I personally always liked these. However, no, this is NOT a pre war badge. This wing badge conforms to the 1942 change to wing regulations of a series of small feathers in the shoulders. These small feathers quickly transitioned to the “berries” that are associated with 1942 onwards that we are so familiar with. In my opinion, this wing, and a few other designs that are similar, are a transitional designs that directly conformed to the change. Regarding the snowflake back, other insignia by Amcraft, such as DI’s had the same back pattern in WWII. Hope that helps, nice wing, solid WWII. John

. Hi Kevin,   I think there's plenty on the internet about it's arrival and month long display in Litchfield    I was amused that Jane is retiring after 47 years as a computer programmer, I think I can top that with 47 years of anguish and misery caused by computers . . . . . Best wishes to you both and be careful that you don't end up strangling one another spending more time together.  🤣 🤣   Sincerely best wishes to you both in retirement.      Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 29 April  2O26.   ..

Morning Ken, thanks for the heads up on this. No I hadn't seen anything saying it was arriving at Lichfield. Last  had heard was last year when it was announced it was hopefully coming. I will make sure to call in at some point. Busy few days with Jane retiring today after 47 years of being a computer programmer.Her workplace have organised a farewell lunch for today. Then next week it's her birthday so can see my free time is going to be curtailed somewhat. Kev

. Hi Kevin,   If you hadn't heard the Longest Yarn exhibition number 2 arrives at Lichfield Cathedral tomorrow 30th April.    Below a photo of the permanent home of the Longest Yarn D-Day exhibition in Carentan        Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 29 April  2O26.   ..

Nice!  A friend of mine owns Leech's uniforms.  Very fond of the Gopher Gunners here in Minnesota. 

. While I was photographing the tank about eight Jeeps arrived, the occupants were all young ex American servicemen and many were amputees who had lost arms and legs serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. They were on a tour of Normandy and Europe organised by an association that helps injured ex service personnel.              Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 26 April  2O26.   ..  

I believe during the war RAF vehicles were mostly painted OD green, the pre-war RAF blue returning after the end of WW2.    

. My Grand-Daughter Aurelia.    Two weeks ago I went across to the UK to see my new Grand-Daughter for the first time, here she is at five weeks old . . . . . . . the circle of life goes on !!!       Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 29 April  2O26.   ..      

I have had this in my collection for a few years. I remember reading somewhere that these "snowflake" badges were prewar. On the obverse, the high points are polished. It's a really beautiful set of wings.   Any and all info you can provide is welcome!   John