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BE852
RAF Observer Half Wing.
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WW2 Royal Air Force Air Crew qualification wings for Observers
- Awarded to flight crew
- Worn on Service dress and Battledress clothing
- Issued from 1915 to 1942
- Worn above left breast pocket
- Replaced by Navigators brevet in 1942
This badge was to reward the skills of the the Observer in WW1 but the job in mid 1940's was now becoming more complex on long bombing missions over Europe so was replaced with Navigator to reflect this
Each member of the crew was as important as each other from the Pilot to the Navigator.
WW2 Royal Air Force Air Crew qualification wings for Observers
- Awarded to flight crew
- Worn on Service dress and Battledress clothing
- Issued from 1915 to 1942
- Worn above left breast pocket
- Replaced by Navigators brevet in 1942
This badge was to reward the skills of the the Observer in WW1 but the job in mid 1940's was now becoming more complex on long bombing missions over Europe so was replaced with Navigator to reflect this
Each member of the crew was as important as each other from the Pilot to the Navigator.
| Weight (g) | 20.00 |
|---|---|
| Restricted Product? | No |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Air Force |
| Insignia Fastener | Sew On |
| Insignia Type | Patch |
| Insignia Use | Qualification |
| Material | Cloth |