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Forum: General Topics 01-01-24, 05:15 PM

Replies: 4 South African Service Records Views: 689 Posted By Flyingspringbok I concur, I have known Dewald for many years and... I concur, I have known Dewald for many years and can recommend him to anyone for a prompt and professional job.

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 31-12-23, 08:59 AM

Replies: 36 RNAS eagles Views: 4,395 Posted By Flyingspringbok I have this single three post eagle in my... I have this single three post eagle in my collection as an RNAS pilot sleeve eagle. I assume I am correct?

Forum: Air Force 31-12-23, 07:32 AM

Replies: 7 SAAF Bullion wings Views: 2,297 Posted By Flyingspringbok The bullion SAAF wing looks like the type made in... The bullion SAAF wing looks like the type made in Egypt by enterprising tailors for pilots and aircrew to wear. Though bullion wings were unofficial, there were popular and permitted to be worn. ...

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:32 PM

Replies: 5 SAAF Wing? Views: 1,152 Posted By Flyingspringbok Sadly a well-known British-made copy. Sadly a well-known British-made copy.

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:30 PM

Replies: 5 Is this an Aux Women's Wing? Views: 2,202 Posted By Flyingspringbok This is the membership badge of the Women,s... This is the membership badge of the Women,s Aviation Association and was in use from 1939 right until the organization was absorbed into the Aeroclub of SA. It was used as a lapel pin and as a badge...

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:25 PM

Replies: 3 Looking for information about WWII SAAF squadron badges/insignias Views: 1,449 Posted By Flyingspringbok Virtually all the SAAF WW2 squadrons had badges -... Virtually all the SAAF WW2 squadrons had badges - some even went through several completely different designs as they were disbanded and reformed (often in a very different role). They were also...

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:17 PM

Replies: 7 SAAF Coloured Cap Bands and Peak Flashes in WW2 Views: 1,186 Posted By Flyingspringbok This band was worn by recruits while undergoing... This band was worn by recruits while undergoing training at the Air Force Gymnasium and only worn with the blue uniform introduced in 1952.

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:13 PM

Replies: 2 SAAF sweetheart badge? Views: 613 Posted By Flyingspringbok The badge of 3 SAAF Bomber Wing. It was... The badge of 3 SAAF Bomber Wing. It was popular in the the North African and Italian campaigns for SAAF squadrons to have their unit insignia made in brass or silver and enamel by local jewellers...

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:09 PM

Replies: 3 South African Air Force insignia? Views: 2,744 Posted By Flyingspringbok Yes - it is the very rare blazer badge of the... Yes - it is the very rare blazer badge of the TATS scheme. I have one and I know of only one other in the SAAF Museum. The motto translated at "Not for Ourselves Alone" - since the pupils trained...

Forum: Air Force 30-12-23, 08:05 PM

Replies: 3 SAAF KC badges Views: 282 Posted By Flyingspringbok The top wing is perfectly good - a well known mid... The top wing is perfectly good - a well known mid to late WW2 British made pattern

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 30-12-23, 08:01 PM

Replies: 4 Hello from South Africa Views: 472 Posted By Flyingspringbok Hello from South Africa Hi, I am a keen historian of South African-related military and civil aviation history and have an extensive collection of South African Air Force items as well as a few from the United Kingdom....

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