SAS wings

[graham]

I've had these acouple of years, would appreciate an informed oppinion.

[HamandJam]

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[JON188]

Morning JB,
I've been engaged with Graham via another forum and I wasn't convinced that these were wartime.
I had a similar wing (have but can't locate currently), which to all intents and purposes had the same traits. But it was a copy. Lit up likeChristmas on the back.
Does anyone else have other good wartime wings like these, with the same paper covering, with provenance?
I'm always up for learning. Every days a school day😉
Regards
Jon

[Unknownsoldier]

I was going to say Jon, I'm not keen, looks to share some traits with the Paddington bears ones..... :/ Although it has more positives than negatives.

[JON188]

Well I'm always keen to learn from others Tom as you know.

[airtrooper]

I tend to agree with Jon. I have had similar in the past that were copies.

[graham]

I have tried to take some better pics. I really have know idea if this is a good wing or not but the Moths seem to like it.

[JON188]

I hope it is a good one for you mate.
Hate moths Graham.
Happy collecting my friend.
Jon

[Unknownsoldier]

Moths, every cloth collectors mortal enemy! I bought some moth repelling boxes from home bargains recently, seem to be working ok.... so far.

The better lighting makes it look better, the colour looks less artificially aged, and the black thread seems thinner than the Pakistani copies I've seen. Be interested to hear from others though.

[actionoke]

i have had this wing along time as well but could well be a copy....

[HamandJam]

Hi Jon,

I agree these are fake what is more worrying I do not recall making this post. Need to check with the administrator!

JB

Originally Posted by JON188

Morning JB,
I've been engaged with Graham via another forum and I wasn't convinced that these were wartime.
I had a similar wing (have but can't locate currently), which to all intents and purposes had the same traits. But it was a copy. Lit up likeChristmas on the back.
Does anyone else have other good wartime wings like these, with the same paper covering, with provenance?
I'm always up for learning. Every days a school day😉
Regards
Jon

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by HamandJam

Hi Jon,

I agree these are fake what is more worrying I do not recall making this post. Need to check with the administrator!

JB

Or your doctor, oldtimers kicking in?

I hope not

[Jack8]

This type of wing is a fake in my opinion.

Jack

[HamandJam]

Jerry,

I now see that post was from 8 years ago in 2009, there was still a steep learning curve for me until now.

Amazing how much I learned from the forum all these years! Enjoy the hobby.


Cheers
JB

Originally Posted by JBBOND

Or your doctor, oldtimers kicking in?

I hope not

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by HamandJam

Jerry,

I now see that post was from 8 years ago in 2009, there was still a steep learning curve for me until now.

Amazing how much I learned from the forum all these years! Enjoy the hobby.


Cheers
JB

JB

I would think we have all made mistakes and the knowledge I have gained in my years on this forum is priceless.