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Jay Graybeal Collection

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John Vargas Collection

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2 1/4"



A. L. Collection
12/07/2002
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3.75"
.75"
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John Vargas Collection

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2.25"
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John Vargas Collection

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2.5"
.5"
Danecraft Co., Sterling
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The CPT that is normally seen on this wing is missing. This wing was struck without the CPT. Apparently this wing was worn by students.
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.5"
Danecraft Co., Sterling
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John Vargas Collection

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3"

Sterling, Pat. Pend.
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John Vargas Collection

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1.5"
1.25"

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John Vargas Collection

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Pat Pend, Sterling
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John Vargas Collection

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1 9/32"
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Pat Pend, Sterling
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R. & J. Quetel Collection

These are collar insigna for civilian contract flight instructors.
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2 21/32"
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Hickok USA
Tie Bar Clasp
R. & J. Quetel Collection

These are Hunter Flying Service Instructor Wings, Operators of the 313th AAFFTD, Victory Field, Vernon Texas - from More Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens by Jon A. Maguire, page 324

Note the three dots and the bar above the "V". This is morse code for "V". It was often used in cartoons and was sounded as the first four notes of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

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John Vargas Collection
8/31/2001
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R. & J. Quetel Collection
11/30/2001
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David Hoagey Collection
12/19/2002
This wing is from Jean (Pete) Lawler, a WW2 civilian instructor at Darr-Aero-Tech, Albany GA
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David Hoagey Collection
12/19/2002
This patch is from Jean (Pete) Lawler, a WW2 civilian instructor at Darr-Aero-Tech, Albany GA
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