Australian Army Air Despatch wing

The wings of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport

There is a wide interpretation of the use of these wings, but it is generally understood that personnel responsible for freight and manpower handling in air operations wear this wing. It is very similar to those also worn by British Army units, the markings in the main circle indicating the attached unit.




Click on the images to see a larger version and the back of the wing/badge, if available

#1 The Army RACT Air Despatch wing on Khaki

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    August 27th 2004
    Windrum Collection
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    Note the variation in the wing picking colours between this badge and #3


#2 The Army RACT Air Despatch wing, summer mess dress

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    August 27th 2004

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    this badge is worn on the summer mess dress uniform


#3 The Army RACT Air Despatch wing on Khaki variant

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    August 27th 2004
    Windrum Collection
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    note the variation in the wings picking colours between this badge and #1


#4 The Army RACT Air Despatch wing sewn on Bevo

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    August 27th 2004
    Windrum Collection
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#5 The Army RACT Air Despatch wing, subdued style

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    August 27th 2004
    Windrum Collection
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    The subdued version of the wing for use on low visibility field dress