WW2-US Air Force Sterling Silver Wings, app size 1.10 inches Lapel Pin VERY REAL

Description: PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE SEE ALL PICS SALE SEE OUR STORE PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD PLEASE SEE STORE LOT MORE --COMBINE SHIPPING SAVE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Our Motto , We do not want your feed back , We want your repeat business ,We get that by posting new items at a fair price .. United States Aviator BadgeUnited States Aviator BadgeTypeBadgePresented byUnited States Armed ForcesStatusCurrently awardedEstablishedSecond World WarFirst awardedSecond World WarLast awardedOn goingArmy PrecedenceNext (higher)Military Free Fall Parachutist BadgeNext (lower)Astronaut Device[1]A United States Aviator Badge refers to three types of aviation badges issued by the United States Armed Forces, those being for Air Force, Army, and Naval (to include Marine and Coast Guard) aviation.Air Force Pilot and Army Aviator Badges are issued in three ratings: Basic, Senior, and Command (Air Force)/Master (Army). The higher degrees are denoted by a star or star with wreath above the badge. Air Force regulations state that the basic rating denotes completion of specified training and that the advanced ratings denote experience levels. The Naval Aviator Badge is issued to pilots upon designation as a Naval Aviator for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviators who successfully complete flight training. There is a single badge design regardless of an individual’s further qualifications.United States Air Force[edit]Main article: Badges of the United States Air Force § Aviation BadgesWorld War I[edit]The first United States Aviator Badges were issued to members of the Air Service during World War I. The badges were issued in three degrees: Observer (a "US" shield and one left-side wing), Junior Aviator or Reserve Aviation Officer (a "US" shield between two wings), and Senior Aviator (a star over "US" shield between two wings). The Army Air Service also issued a badge for balloon pilots, known as the Aeronaut Badge.Enlisted Aviators wore their regular rank insignia and the Observer's badge. There were 29 enlisted pilots before the American entry into World War I. The second enlisted aviator, William A. Lamkey, got a discharge and flew for Pancho Villa. The remaining enlisted pilots received commissions in 1917. There were 60 enlisted mechanics who were trained as pilots in France during the war, but they were used for ferrying duties and did not fly in combat.[2] The recruiting and training of enlisted Aviators ended in 1933.World War II[edit]Command Pilot Badge, World War II U.S. Army Air Forces design and current U.S. Air Force regulation insignia.Senior Pilot Badge, World War II U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force sample image.During World War II, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three degrees, including Pilot, Senior Pilot, and Command Pilot. A polished silver colored version of these badges is currently used as the United States Air Force Pilot Badges.From August 1941 to November 1942, the Enlisted Aviator program was restarted. Candidates had to be at least 18, possess a high school diploma, and have graduated at the top of their high school class. Graduates were rated as Flight Staff Sergeants or Flight Technical Sergeants and wore the same pilot's wings as officers. They were usually assigned to pilots of transport and auxiliary aircraft to free officer pilots to pilot the more prestigious fighters and bombers. Auxiliary pilots received their own special wings to indicate their status and specialty. In November 1942 all enlisted pilots were promoted to Flight Officer rank and enlisted cadets were graded as Flight Officers or Second Lieutenants depending on merit. The qualifying requirements for the Senior Pilot Wings are: Seven (7) years as rated pilot and permanent award of pilot rating. Plus 2000 total hours or 1300 hours primary and instructor flight (refer to U.S. Air Force aeronautical rating for details).

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