Royal Australian Air Force Gunner



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#1 WW2 Air Gunner pin mounted
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    June 9th 2003
    Anon
    mounted to pin plate




    Typical WW2 Air Gunner badge mounted to pin plate for easy removal, usually from quickly- soiled tropical uniform.

#2 WW2 Air Gunner
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    June 7th 2003
    Windrum Collection
    sewn




    Typical standard issue WW2 Air Gunner. This example is flat and would have been sewn to the uniform.

#3 WW2 Air Gunner variant
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    June 9th 2003
    Anon
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    Very similar to #2, but this example shows a slightly uplifted wing instead of the horizontal wing of the standard issue.

#4 Air Gunner, BCATP
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    June 9th 2003
    Anon
    sewn




    This is the large flair padded wing issued by the Canadian-based British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. It is interesting in that there is no red in the crown.

#5 Air Gunner early 1950's
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    June 9th 2003
    Anon
    sewn




    Air Gunner wing of the early Queen Elizabeth issue.

#6 Air Gunner, Queen's Crown Sterling, 1955
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    June 9th 2003
    John Macdonald
    pin back




    Sterling silver issue of the Queen Elizabeth crown. This wing was worn by previously qualified air gunners in the air force who did not transfer to Army service.

#7 Air Gunner, 1970's
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    June 9th 2003
    Anon
    sewn




    1970's issue of the Queen Elizabeth crown. This wing was worn by previously qualified air gunners in the air force who did not transfer to Army service. Note thin line to Crown top

#8 Air Gunner, 1970's variant
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    June 9th 2003
    Anon
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    this is a wing design variant of 1970's issue. Note heavy line to crown top and lack of crown detail.