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    1. Re: [AUS-MIL] Wearing of Wings RAF 1943
    2. Keven
    3. Hi Marylin; Could you send me a pic of the badge in question? I will try and help. regards keven Marilyn Kenny wrote: > Dear Listers Could someone settle a dispute? Have a coloured photo of > a relative who was RAAF -attached to RAF -Warrant Officer -Rear > Gunner- Lancaster 156 SQD.This photo has recently been enlarged and > it clearly shows that beneath his brevet patch and DFC ribbon there > is a set of gold wings on top of his uniform pocket.It may be a > patch ,may be a badge.Those in the know said that he should not be > wearing wings as he was not a pilot.Someone who knows nothing of > these things said it looks just like an eagle with wings outstretched > The photo would have been taken in the UK between the award of the > DFC in Nov 1943 and his death in a flying battle over Germany 23/12/43 > Any suggestions as to what this might be Thank you Marilyn > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MILITARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

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