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Great work CW.
Thanks Paul |
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Not a problem guys, I’m just glad it was helpful.
Cheers!
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Hi
Does anyone have a picture of the British Made Canadian Parachute wings? Regards Jon |
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Hello Jon,
Have a look at the photographs in the seventh post in this thread, very typical of wings made in Great Britain in 1944, embroidered on a very distinctive green melton cloth which is prone to moth. I have never liked these, but, they are, what they are and were worn. Kind regards Frank |
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Jon, The wing listed as ‘Type 5’ is the more commonly seen British produced Canadian wing. Cheers
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Has this book been completed and for sale as of yet? Cheers
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The narrative is complete, but I am not sure where it is at as far as publication is concerned. Clive will have more information.
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A decision on publication of this title has not yet been made.
C
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Okay, please keep us posted if and when you do. I'm sure there are many members on here that would be interested. Thanks
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Are these all WWII period issues?
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The book will include the parachute qualification badges from issue in 1942 through the 1990's.
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This title is almost ready to go to press. I will be looking at photo albums held at CFB Trenton (Cdn Forces Advanced Warfare Ctre - home to the jump school) in order to fill in some gaps. I suspect April-May 2015 for release.
The book will cover 1940s-presnt jump wings, the white leaf, Pathfinder, Rigger, SAR, Army Aviation wings and more. Unlike other books out there Ken has done extensive original research at Archives and DND and the book delves into factual history of these insignia.
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One I shall look forward to getting.
Marc |
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1 to ad to my shopping list next year !!
here's 1 of my examples not that I have many of these this example was given to a home guard chap in Aldershot / Farnham area during the war BY A chap who I believe was billeted with the family during the war as a memento of his stay sadly no names its been mounted for removal from uniform . Steve |
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Confirmed Post War
Hi
I used to have a website showing all the wings and their variants. In my two books on the subject, I was puzzled by the wartime and post war traits of this wing. This until I found a photo of it being worn in the 1960's. Since the maple leaf and other traits match that of the other "issue" wing made in the 1960's I have dated this wing of that time. Ken Joyce Quote:
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