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Old 20-01-16, 03:28 PM
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Default The WOG WING.

Dear Forum,
This wing is a debatable issue according to what I have heard...
Here is a specimen I have recently obtained.
Opinions welcome...
Thank you.
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Dominique
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Old 20-01-16, 03:47 PM
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Hi Dominique, Yes this is a controversial wing. It is reported to represent Wireless Operator Ground, which begs the question as to why it is a wing. RCAF Mike, Wingnut, or SAS1 (or another expert in wings) will have more.
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Old 20-01-16, 03:55 PM
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....always thought it was Wireless Operator (Air)Gunner....
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Old 20-01-16, 04:03 PM
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Interesting response on the WAG question here from Alex

http://www.network54.com/Forum/18074...lf+wing+emblem

If unofficial, as stated, perhaps WOG and WAG were to those wearing them, the same and it was just down to personal choice/interpretation as they were unsanctioned ?

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Old 20-01-16, 05:43 PM
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Hi Jo, The reference for WOG as Wireless Operator Ground comes from Warren Carroll's, Eagles Recalled, page 122.
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An old collector friend of mine had told me these appeared in the 70's. They all have the same minor flaw in the feathers. I never seen any pics of them being worn. They look original and maybe they were made as prototype? Anyone's guess as to real storey behind them.
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