WW2 Sterling Silver Army Pilot Wings + Distinguished Flying Cross + Clusters

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 .. 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).World War II Device Additional awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross are shown with bronze or silver Oak Leaf Clusters for the Army, Air Force, and Space Force, and gold and silver 5⁄16 Inch Stars for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.During World War II, the medal's award criteria varied widely depending on the theater of operations, aerial combat that was engaged in, and the missions that were accomplished. In the Pacific, commissioned officers were often awarded the DFC, while enlisted men were given the Air Medal. In Europe, some crews received it for their overall performance through a tour of duty. The criteria used were however not consistent between commands or over time.[9] Individual achievement could also result in the medal being awarded. For example, George McGovern received one for the successful completion of a bombing mission in which his aircraft lost an engine and then was landed safely.[10] On December 28, 1944, Aleda Lutz became the first military woman to receive the DFC, which she received posthumously. Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)Distinguished Flying CrossTypeMilitary decorationAwarded for"Heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight"Presented byU.S. Department of the Army[1]U.S. Department of the Navy[2]U.S. Department of the Air Force[3]U.S. Department of Homeland Security[4]StatusCurrently awardedEstablished2 July 1926[5]First awarded2 May 1927Service ribbonPrecedenceNext (higher)Legion of Merit[6]Next (lower)Army: Soldier's MedalNaval Service: Navy and Marine Corps MedalAir and Space Forces: Airman's MedalCoast Guard: Coast Guard MedalThe Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.[6][7] The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to the U.S. paygrade of O-6 and below in combat in support operations.

Price: 129.99 USD

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

End Time: 2024-11-16T20:16:57.000Z

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