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Old 04-22-2002, 08:31 PM   #1
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Pilot's Badge

I normally collect WW2 German Air Force militaria, and was wondering if the Soviet Air Force awarded pilot badges to their pilots. I have the book Stalin's Eagles which shows many a pilot in full uniform, but none seem to be wearing a discernible pilot's badge. Was such a badge issued? Can someone post a pic or provide a website where they're shown? Thanx to all!
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Old 04-22-2002, 09:40 PM   #2
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Gene,

Take a look at the posts I made some time ago, Air Force Insignia..2 scans from the book "Soviet Aerospace Handbook".

I'm not aware of any other insignia, although insignia and uniforms are not my strong point. I know the typical WWII Soviet Pilot had awards he was issued ( if any ) on his flight uniform and that was about it.

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Old 04-22-2002, 09:54 PM   #3
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Art,

Thanx, but those are postwar wings. I'm trying to find out if they had a WW2 equivalent; the Soviets were big on all kinds of awards so it would make sense to honor those that flew for the Motherland.
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Old 04-24-2002, 05:18 PM   #4
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Gene,

I'm not aware of any WWII decoration of the "wings" type. I know decorations were worn on the uniform, but I don't think there was any standard device like the Luftwaffe ( flying eagle carrying swastika) had. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old 04-24-2002, 09:12 PM   #5
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I think it is safe to confirm what Art is saying. I have never seen any WWII Soviet "wings".
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Old 05-13-2002, 12:19 AM   #6
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On Pilot Wings

I agree that it was no "Pilot Wings" per se, but most of the pilots graduated from an Airforce academy and wore badges similar to the one shown below (c. 1939). I have a few of them from different academies.

I hope this helps


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Old 05-13-2002, 08:14 AM   #7
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Hi Dmitry,

That's what I'm looking for. If you know of any for sale, I'd be interested. Do you have any wartime pics of this badge being worn? In "Stalin's Eagles" there is a studio photo of a pilot wearing this badge, but I have yet to find another. Spasiba!
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Old 05-13-2002, 08:05 PM   #8
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I know of at least 9 variations of official Soviet WWII wings - sewn on arm insignia. They are all very rare. Please see a photo of a Soviet Airforce Colonel.

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Due to copyright issues I will not post the picture here, but you can see great picture of the above insignia here:

http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/soviet...lotpatch.shtml
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Old 08-23-2002, 09:07 PM   #10
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Thanx Tal. What might these sell for, if available?
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