Royal Australian Air Force Observer



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#1 Observer, 2nd pattern varient 1937
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    June 10th 2003
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    Interesting variant of the 2nd pattern Observer wing of 1937

#2 Observer, 3rd pattern on RAF grey
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    Standard 3rd pattern Observer, but on RAF grey

#3 Observer, 3rd pattern
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    Very similar to #2, but this example is sewn into the standard Australian blue.

#4 Observer, 3rd pattern
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    Anon
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    Similar to #3, but illustrating betetr detail

#5 Observer, WW2 standard issue
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    Standard issue Observer wing .

#6 Observer, WW2 standard design on RAF grey, mounted
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    mounted on plate with pin




    This is an unusual combination. Sewn badges mounted on metal plates with pins are most commonly found in tropical applications. This approximates the Australian made standard issue, yet it is woven into RAF grey and used in a tropical style.

#7 Observer, WW2 variant
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    This variant demonstrates a rather inflated, bulbous rendition of the wing, which is padded.