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WW2 Army Air Corps Crew Member Wing photograph | Military Insignia and Pins88 of 122 |  |  |
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scottvez
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This is a studio shot of a WW2 Army Air Corps Crew Member, wearing his dress uniform with full size enlisted crew member wings on his chest.
The Sergeant (rank visible under the matting) was photographed by Gray in Watertown, South Dakota.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Scott
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Here is a trench art desk clock made during WW2 that has an Air Crew Member wing on it:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/25873-early-army-air-corps-trench-art-desk-clo?in=user
Thanks tom.
Scott