Royal Australian Navy Pilot

The The Australian Fleet Air Arm was established in 1947 and until 1968 its badges were identical to those worn by the British and Canadian Fleet Air Arms. The Royal Australian Navy has, since 1968, worn its own distinctive gold metallic pilot wing, worn on the left breast of uniform.


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#1 Royal Australian Navy Pilot

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    September 1st 2004
    Chris Langley
    twin clutch




    Note the elongated depth to the wreath in this badge as well as the "lofty" top to the crown. A near identical badge was used for a time by the Royal New Zealand Navy. See The New Zealand national page to view New Zealand naval wings.

#2 Royal Australian Navy Pilot

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    September 1st 2004
    Windrum Collection
    Twin clutch




    Note the broader, less deep, wreath and the slight squatter top to the crown