CFS wings

[kingsley]

These CFS wings were sold recently on Ebay but I have no idea what period. If it is post 1944, I thought you would have been RAAF already, before you went to flying school. Comments appreciated.

[slick_mick]

The construction looks quite modern - 1980s or 1990s or later.

Mick

[Nichollg]

I agree with Mick they look quite modern.
Very similar to construction the RNZAF pilot wings issued 1985 to current (though the back is different)
I think this is made by the same maker for a civilian pilots. CFS could mean Canterbury Flying School (which itself trained NZ pilots during ww1) or maybe designed as a fantasy item for pilots of the RNZAFs Central Flying School. Don't know.
Gareth

[fairlie63]

I don't suppose the Country Fire Service in Victoria or one of the other states have qualified aircrew for fire assessment?

[Nichollg]

Hi fairlie63
In Victoria it is the CFA (Country Fire Authority) not CFS.
Just looking at the photo, I am certain this is New Zealand made.

[Lancer 17]

Originally Posted by fairlie63

I don't suppose the Country Fire Service in Victoria or one of the other states have qualified aircrew for fire assessment?

I dont know about that but Vic is Country Fire Authority, ie CFA and NSW is Rural Fire Service, ie RFS.

Regards

Phil.

[seaeagle25]

Hi there Kingsley

I would have thought that the Central Flying School would have had a crown on top of the wings. This would not be the first time that this Ebay seller had described wings incorrectly - not on purpose but out of ignorance. A few weeks ago they tried to sell a set of KC Nav wings as the real thing but it had clutch grips on the back rather than a brooch fitting and no maker's name or date of production - a real giveaway!

Regards

Doug

[kingsley]

Is the NZ CFS still in existence?