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Old 17-08-13, 10:13 AM
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I would appreciate any comments on the originality of these wings please.

Thanks in advance.

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Old 17-08-13, 10:23 AM
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Well, I like them, and would add them to the collection. But, then I am not an authority on RAF items.

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Old 17-08-13, 10:54 AM
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Thanks Marc,

They do look lie they have some age.

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Great pair of original wings
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Old 17-08-13, 01:31 PM
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Thanks Mike.

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PB. I would say they are good, some wear which is genuine IMO.

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Old 17-08-13, 01:43 PM
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Thanks Rob

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Very nice set of wings. 100% original.
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They look good to me. They also have the canvas-type backing that conforms to earlier ones I've seen, and have in my collection (half-wing brevets). Nice set!
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Old 17-08-13, 03:26 PM
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Thanks Wingnut and David.

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