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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

27-10-20, 03:43 PM

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Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Excellent - it would be great if you could share...

Excellent - it would be great if you could share images ... we are always interested to learn on this Forum - the more information the better ... hoping you do not mind posting images
Regards
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

04-08-18, 11:43 AM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Arnhem - superb information thank you. This...

Arnhem - superb information thank you. This thread has been very useful in uncovering a lot of information I did't know. Thanks to Jack for raising the subject
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

04-08-18, 06:47 AM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Lets face it - Bari was a real 'melting pot' for...

Lets face it - Bari was a real 'melting pot' for units having an interest in Balkans, Yugoslavia etc. I am sure I have read of US interests in the theatre too, supported by your findings regarding...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

29-07-18, 05:52 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Hi Jack - yes agree re the image of wear in post...

Hi Jack - yes agree re the image of wear in post 1
Also - you echo my thoughts on form and construction - surely Middle East.
Certainly doubt Far East, or Italy, and can not see the logic of...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

29-07-18, 06:59 AM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

Views: 3,756

Posted By Mike B

Thanks for sharing the images - the grouping is a...

Thanks for sharing the images - the grouping is a very interesting find
The wings in the first of the last three images (post 29) look to have less parallel wing feathers than the wing illustrated...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

27-07-18, 12:56 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

Views: 3,756

Posted By Mike B

Jack Interesting item - thanks for posting ......

Jack
Interesting item - thanks for posting ... keep them coming ...
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

27-07-18, 12:55 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Hi Clive and all Yes, the similarity with the...

Hi Clive and all
Yes, the similarity with the Force 133 Wing, (Force 133 being an SOE organisation) is striking. What is interesting is the theatres of war in which Christine Granville operated....

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

26-07-18, 08:12 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

I wonder what the kiddies are foraging for? ......

I wonder what the kiddies are foraging for? ... hard times!
First thoughts were a Yank or two must have been standing there are dropped a few sweets
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

26-07-18, 03:06 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

Views: 3,756

Posted By Mike B

Very interesting and an acknowledgement of the...

Very interesting and an acknowledgement of the hazardous nature of the missions these chaps got involved with
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

26-07-18, 06:04 AM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Yes indeed - the American presence and markings...

Yes indeed - the American presence and markings is a bit of a give away.
Looking forward to more interesting posts
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

25-07-18, 08:17 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Interesting photo - without the attribution you...

Interesting photo - without the attribution you have it could have caused confusion given 'SBS' acronym could relate to a number of contemporary formations (Special Boat Squadron etc).
Mike

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

24-07-18, 06:14 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Hi Dob - thanks for encouragement - always...

Hi Dob - thanks for encouragement - always welcome

Jack - unsure re wearing of wings, I doubt if connected to SAS etc re 'Operational experience' entitlement to wear on chest ... hoping one of the...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

24-07-18, 05:35 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

This is the KD Wing, which came with a separate...

This is the KD Wing, which came with a separate grouping
Mike

Hoping to see your grouping items Jack - always good to see attributed items

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

24-07-18, 05:28 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Thanks Paul for your kind comments, always...

Thanks Paul for your kind comments, always appreciated

Jack - I think this is the image you refer to - as I have the items now, I don't think Steven Bosley will mind me posting the image you refer...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia

24-07-18, 01:11 PM

Replies: 40

Para Wing worn by the OSS

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Posted By Mike B

Congratulations, an excellent find. Looking...

Congratulations, an excellent find. Looking forward to any further posts concerning the grouping. Good to see images of insignia in wear too.
The design is very similar to a wing I have with...

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