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Old 18-05-13, 10:37 AM
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Default Unknown FR half wing?

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Not a clue what this wing is, or even if it is british? Any help?

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Tinus
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Old 18-05-13, 02:00 PM
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I think its a proposed Flight Refueller that was not introduced.

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Old 18-05-13, 04:14 PM
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It's not even listed in any of the websites showing current and obsolete RAF wings and half wings. Is it for sale?
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Old 18-05-13, 04:33 PM
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Was there a Flight or Fighter Recorder?

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Old 18-05-13, 07:33 PM
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No Fighter or Flight Recorder as far as I am aware.

There are a number of odd wings, many made by tailors but not officially sanctioned, whilst others were converted. I know of AEO (I think Air Electronics Officer), GG (?), FR and AP (Air Photographer).

I have a wartime issue M (Met) wing given to me by the original owner, who for three years wore a converted N wing. Likewise, when the new trade of Air/Flight Engineer was announced in 1942 tailors started producing AE and FE wings, which were both worn despite no official authorisation.
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Old 19-05-13, 09:52 AM
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Hi All,
Thanks for the feedback. My initial thought was that the FR could stand for Fighter Reconnaissance, but could not confirm via an internet search and as David stated - no reference in any of the known sources.
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