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Old 28-11-17, 02:24 PM
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Everyone, I have some thoughts and questions about this wing.

Am I correct to assume that this is a mid to late war SAS wing?

The wear appears to be legit, or is it artificially aged?

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Old 28-11-17, 02:25 PM
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Old 28-11-17, 02:28 PM
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Hi Grant,

It is definitely a post war wing clearly upswept wings are a give away not sure about era but my bet is 70 or 80ties.

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Old 28-11-17, 02:28 PM
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Hi Grant.
Not WW2. Anywhere from 70's to 90's.
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Old 28-11-17, 02:57 PM
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HamandJam and Airtrooper, thanks for the replies. I thought that late war wings started the upturn of the wings? I was told that this wing was a mid to late war wing and it looks very close to the one that started this thread. I am still learning about these wings, so forgive my ignorance. Regards, Grant
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Old 28-11-17, 03:08 PM
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Hi Grant,

The 1944 pattern wing is just slightly modestly upswept. The other image you show is also clear post war. JB

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HamandJam and Airtrooper, thanks for the replies. I thought that late war wings started the upturn of the wings? I was told that this wing was a mid to late war wing and it looks very close to the one that started this thread. I am still learning about these wings, so forgive my ignorance. Regards, Grant
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Old 28-11-17, 04:35 PM
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As already posted, two 1970-90's wings, one probably aged.
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I particularly like this image - since it is an illustration of SAS wings that features in a German Intelligence manual (Das Britische Kriegsheer) dated February 1944. The drawing must have been made from a pair of wings taken from the owner on his capture or death. Mike
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Old 28-11-17, 05:39 PM
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Thanks everyone for your help.
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The auction just ended and the wings brought 310 pounds. This seems high for a pair of 1970s 80s wings doesn't it?
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The auction just ended and the wings brought 310 pounds. This seems high for a pair of 1970s 80s wings doesn't it?
It was a deceiving auction Grant

A case of a bidder who knows nothing and a seller describing them as WW2. They are definitely artificially aged too.

Incredible considering I put two very nice original wings on eBay this week and the late War one goes for £77 and the Malayan goes for £128.

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I guess people would rather buy shite

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I was also very surprised to see the price this auction got to. They were obviously post-war, but then not everyone does their homework before bidding.

Jack I was surprised your late war version sold so low. I know it had a couple issues with it's condition, but still it should have gone for more in my opinion.

I just wish an early WWII wing would come up, I'm still watching for one of those.
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Default I am watching for a £10 early pink wing too mate.

But with Del on the scene.........;-)
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