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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-07-22, 04:54 PM

Replies: 8 Help - Glider Copilot Wing Authentic? Views: 817 Posted By Mtnman So these would be worn by glider pilots "in... So these would be worn by glider pilots "in training" during the World War II period?

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-07-22, 06:14 PM

Replies: 8 Help - Glider Copilot Wing Authentic? Views: 817 Posted By Mtnman Help - Glider Copilot Wing Authentic? Hi guys, I've seen a few different styles of this wing. The backing on this one has the grid pattern and the threading is not frayed like the Middle East remakes. Has the angular style of threading...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 02-02-22, 06:00 AM

Replies: 36 RNAS eagles Views: 4,312 Posted By Mtnman Apparently this particular pilot wore his eagle... Apparently this particular pilot wore his eagle and crown, jeweler converted piece, on his uniform. I have seen several cast conversions of the actual badges, to sweetheart wings and this one struck...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 02-02-22, 04:25 AM

Replies: 36 RNAS eagles Views: 4,312 Posted By Mtnman RNAS PILOT EAGLE Just wanted to add a piece I purchased. It is RNAS pilot material. It was originally a three screw post World War I eagle but the pilot had the jeweler saw off the screw posts and then the jeweler...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 12-06-21, 09:51 AM

Replies: 28 ATFERO / Ferry Command /Transport Command Views: 3,552 Posted By Mtnman To all of you, a very sincere and heartfelt hats... To all of you, a very sincere and heartfelt hats off with a bow of respect. Thank you so much for clarifying your thoughts and the extent of information you gathered regarding Murphy Sterling marks...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 10-06-21, 04:35 AM

Replies: 28 ATFERO / Ferry Command /Transport Command Views: 3,552 Posted By Mtnman Hi Terry, thanks for replying. I was asking about... Hi Terry, thanks for replying. I was asking about any information on Murphy Jeweler in Canada. They made the actual Sterling transport command and ferry command pilot wings of which I now have both...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 09-06-21, 10:31 PM

Replies: 28 ATFERO / Ferry Command /Transport Command Views: 3,552 Posted By Mtnman RAF ferry command wing on the way I wanted to revisit this thread which already has some of the primary material I'm alluding to, referenced. I have finally, after 12 plus years of searching, found a RAF ferry command Sterling wing...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 10-07-19, 02:18 PM

Replies: 5 RAF Burma Pilot Wing Theater Made Views: 459 Posted By Mtnman Thanks so much for your reply Dave, what I was... Thanks so much for your reply Dave, what I was asking , forgive me for not wording it clearly, is any information on the squadron and what they did in the CBI theater. Thank you Dave!

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 10-07-19, 09:28 AM

Replies: 5 RAF Burma Pilot Wing Theater Made Views: 459 Posted By Mtnman RAF Burma Pilot Wing Theater Made I purchased these wings about a year and a half to two years ago and the only information given had to do with the squadron and aircraft flown...a Hawker Hurricane in number 42 squadron in India or...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 14-09-18, 08:17 PM

Replies: 13 1930's wings? Views: 1,032 Posted By Mtnman Dominique, The silver bullion theater made wing... Dominique, The silver bullion theater made wing is absolutely beautiful! That wing, when looked upon while taking into account the culture and icons of India and the angular formation of the outline...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 14-09-18, 07:52 PM

Replies: 8 Various Wings Views: 626 Posted By Mtnman Frank nailed it Frank nailed it

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 04-11-16, 07:37 PM

Replies: 8 My first wings. Views: 1,511 Posted By Mtnman I second AU in alluding to the purchase of Eagles... I second AU in alluding to the purchase of Eagles Recalled!!

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 04-11-16, 07:31 PM

Replies: 7 Unusual RAF Pathfinder badge Views: 1,666 Posted By Mtnman I fully Agree with Alex I fully Agree with Alex

Forum: Air Force 11-10-16, 04:51 PM

Replies: 7 Orange Overseas Stripes/Bands on Shoulder, HOW? Views: 4,487 Posted By Mtnman Thank you gentlemen for your kindness in sharing... Thank you gentlemen for your kindness in sharing your wisdom. Might I ask, is it known as fact that these were not worn before 1940? Again, I extend my thanks.

Forum: Air Force 10-10-16, 06:47 PM

Replies: 7 Orange Overseas Stripes/Bands on Shoulder, HOW? Views: 4,487 Posted By Mtnman Orange Overseas Stripes/Bands on Shoulder, HOW? Does anyone know how I can purchase the orange bands that signified overseas service for the South African Air Force? They were attached to the shoulder straps where rank insignia were set in place....

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 19-09-16, 05:00 PM

Replies: 3 Identification of RFC and RAF Wings- Technique? Views: 968 Posted By Mtnman Arrestingu, I purchased the Book and it is... Arrestingu, I purchased the Book and it is priceless to the RAF and Commonwealth collector...THANK YOU for your willingness to help a newcomer in this instance and MANY others...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 18-09-16, 04:39 PM

Replies: 0 Frank Jeffery 600 squadron RAF Views: 631 Posted By Mtnman Frank Jeffery 600 squadron RAF THIS is a small lot named to Flying Officer Frank H Jeffrey of the 600 "City of London" Squadron. It includes a picture of his aircraft, the resilient Night Fighter...... the RAF Beaufighter. He was...

Forum: Air Force 03-09-16, 03:00 PM

Replies: 22 Rare Khaki pre-WW2 S.A.A.F. full dress uniform Views: 8,417 Posted By Mtnman Just a Phenomenal testament to the splendor that... Just a Phenomenal testament to the splendor that adorned our service men who defended our lands in the west when we actually had unequivocal values and standards which defined a nation's unity and...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-08-16, 10:20 PM

Replies: 8 Glider Regiment Collecting Guide??? Exist??? Views: 2,043 Posted By Mtnman You guys are coming up with some great stuff,... You guys are coming up with some great stuff, thank you so much!

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 23-08-16, 04:19 PM

Replies: 3 Identification of RFC and RAF Wings- Technique? Views: 968 Posted By Mtnman Identification of RFC and RAF Wings- Technique? I am relatively new to RAF and RFC when collecting along with the Commonwealth badges as well. Would someone please explain to me the differentiation of the number of feathers on cloth and bullion...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 21-08-16, 09:27 PM

Replies: 36 Another female collector...streuth! Views: 4,278 Posted By Mtnman What a blessing to have the feminine eye and... What a blessing to have the feminine eye and perception to give added scope to the discernment, giving knowledge and wisdom to our quest to preserve the glory of history's unveiling of man's...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 21-08-16, 09:12 PM

Replies: 7 Newest of the new people.... Views: 1,499 Posted By Mtnman What a blessing to bear the bloodline of such... What a blessing to bear the bloodline of such valiant service...welcome...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-08-16, 06:40 PM

Replies: 8 Glider Regiment Collecting Guide??? Exist??? Views: 2,043 Posted By Mtnman Thank you!! Thank you!!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-08-16, 02:39 PM

Replies: 8 Glider Regiment Collecting Guide??? Exist??? Views: 2,043 Posted By Mtnman Glider Regiment Collecting Guide??? Exist??? I am trying to find a good and comprehensive book to understand the Insignia worn by the glider pilots of the glider regiment. I am an aviation collector mainly, military of course, and I am creating...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 16-08-16, 08:15 PM

Replies: 3 Ludlow Pathfinder Wing with the ORIGINAL Pin Assembly Views: 1,141 Posted By Mtnman Thank you for the question....Dexter is the right... Thank you for the question....Dexter is the right wing and Sinister the left wing from the perspective of the badge itself, in the language of heraldry, which governs the construction of these...

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