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Old 10-02-21, 07:56 PM
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I recently found these British REME Air Transport wings, in Canada of all places.

I tried to find out more about them but my research only came up with the Air Dispatch wings. Can anyone provide more info on these wings.
Would these be worn on the left side of the battle dress?

Mike
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Old 10-02-21, 08:40 PM
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AT is Aircraft Technician

Here are some examples:

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I recently found these British REME Air Transport wings, in Canada of all places.

I tried to find out more about them but my research only came up with the Air Dispatch wings. Can anyone provide more info on these wings.
Would these be worn on the left side of the battle dress?

Mike
Theyre airframe technician wings. Also found in gold anodised ( very rare ) and in bullion. Worn by REME air techs ,usually attached to Army Air Corps units.
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BADGE, QUALIFICATION
Badge Qualification. Army.
Aircraft Technicians. Royal Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers.
NSN: 8455-99-974-1196 DMC: CB
Specification: UK/SC/4687 @ 18157 D of Q: Each
Cost Guide: £0.30 PPQ: 001
Description: Badge Qualification. Army. Aircraft Technicians. Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Cloth. Embroidered. Yellow and light blue on khaki. "AT" in circle with wings and lettering "REME", crown
above.
Size Range: Single
Additional Information: End item use, No2 Dress.
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From my book.

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After responsibility for servicing Army Air Corps aircraft was transferred from the RAF on 1st April 1958 the importance of the REME mechanics maintaining the AAC’s airframes, engines, electrics and instruments was recognised, their hammer and pincers badge replaced in May 1959 by that of the REME Aircraft Technician, its winged design reinforcing the flying connection. Authorised by the War Office Dress Committee on 7th May 1959.
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Jon many thanks again for another very informative post
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Thanks everyone for the information.

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My Brother was one they repair the instruments on the army,s air craft I have the A/A one in my collection they trained at Middle Wallop
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Gents, the anodised REME AT wings are indeed very scarce.
I was very lucky at a fair once . . .
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