This site was last updated on: 6/29/2009
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This site is dedicated to the memory of my Great Uncle, PFC George R. Weiland, USMC. KIA 10/04/44
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PFC Weiland's canteen found on Peleliu and returned to our family by Randy VanDyken on April 4th, 2008 - almost 64 years after it was last used by George. Click here for more about the canteen and its amazing journey home.
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And to honor the other members of my family who served:
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Lt. Jim Kintzele - USAAF
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Lt. Herman Weiland - USAAF
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CPO Mike Nugent - USN
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Click on any photo for more information about these men
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1/06/2009 - Again sad news to report on the passing of Don Chalif. Don was an authority on wings from all over the world and his book is still a mainstay in my collection. He was very generous with his time and his expertise. He will be missed.
11/13/2007 - I'm very sad to report the passing of J. Duncan Campbell. Duncan was a WW2 veteran and a pioneer in wing collecting. I was fortunate enough to speak to him several times on the phone and he was always most gracious in helping me out with the million questions I had even though I was just a beginning collector. His books are invaluable and the knowledge he personally shared with me is equally as invaluable. The hobby has lost one of the good guys.
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This site is for veterans, enthusiasts or anyone else interested in
aviation insignia of World War II. The goal is to create a collection of images of
as many different patterns, sizes and makes of the wings worn by these valiant
people. In the resources section you will find some excellent guides to wings
and wing collecting. I'm hoping to add to those sources by displaying as many
wings as possible on this site.
I'm not an expert on wings by any means so please feel free to dispute the
authenticity of any item on the site. I do my best to only show period pieces.
If you have any images from your collection you would like to add to any category
please e-mail me. Please help me make this a resource all wings fans can
share. Please remember, I would like to display only period wings so please -
no restrikes!
Thanks, Bob
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Aviation Wings and Badges of World War II
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