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Old 22-03-23, 01:52 PM
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I recently got these wings. Can anyone confirm if they are original? Picked up in South Africa so quite possibly Rhodesian.
Thanks, cheers,
Alex
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Old 23-03-23, 05:31 AM
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Hi Alex

My notes indicate the woven wing on khaki is Aussie para wings c 1980's worn by 6RAR Para Company.

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Old 23-03-23, 05:50 AM
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Thanks Phil.
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Alex
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Old 23-03-23, 04:31 PM
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Wings #4 appear to be an early WW2 British made example.
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Old 23-03-23, 04:46 PM
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Agreed with Luc: padded private purchase wings designed for officers.DSC_0153.jpg
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Old 24-03-23, 01:43 PM
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Wow, thanks, that is good to know.
Can anyone comment on the SAS wings? A friend though the cloth example may be an early Rhodesia Malayan period example.
Thanks again, cheers,
Alex
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Old 25-03-23, 03:09 AM
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No is the answer to your question.
I think Peter Garratt knows but I'd have to ask him.
My understanding from what I've seen is that they're British made wings.
It'll be interesting to see what others have to say.
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Old 25-03-23, 06:22 AM
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Thanks. I am not an SF collector but my feeling on these wings is that they are genuine, I would just like to know more.
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Alex
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Old 25-03-23, 08:28 AM
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Hi buddy
To me the SA,S wings are 1970/80s issue.though others may disagree.
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Old 26-03-23, 07:07 AM
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Thanks Steve.
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Old 26-03-23, 10:27 AM
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Hi buddy
To me the SA,S wings are 1970/80s issue.though others may disagree.
Cheers
Steve
agree on the sas wings

the officers para wings are very nice, I have a faded set of them
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Old 27-03-23, 07:21 AM
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Thanks Jerry.
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Old 27-03-23, 01:51 PM
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To me the SA,S wings are 1970/80s issue.though others may disagree.
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Are you talking about the cloth wings, not the bullion ones?
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