Author Topic: Does anyone know if the Japanese had flight badges/wings in WW2? (Read 616 times)

Reschke · « **on:** January 08, 2003, 11:40:20 PM »

Just curious about this and yes I know it should probably be asked in the 'History' section but I thought someone might pop in here and answer easier than down there.

I don't recall ever seeing a reference to it but I could be wrong and might not be looking in the right way. But I have tried all of the different combinations and searching the web for many hours on this. I was thinking that the Naval Aviation Museum down in Pensacola might know but I was not sure.

If anyone has an idea please let me know.

brady · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2003, 01:02:35 AM »

Ya, they did.

My Osprey Book On Japanese Army Aces Shows picks.

My Hanbook on Japanese Military Forces does as well.

Scaner Down other wise I would scan some for you.

Both Army and Navy.

Very Wierd you being In a Blue Plane Squadron btw.

I bought, The Jolly Rogers by Tom Blackburn last summer good read, found out How the "hog" got it's name, I was On a Ferry coming down from Alsaka and When I read it I LOL so loud I am shure the people next to me in the other cabens were woken up, they gave me funny looks in the line for Breakfast next day.

frank3 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2003, 03:47:42 AM »

damn Brady, how do you menage to post over 3000 pics in just 3 years, do you ever fly??

brady · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2003, 04:24:54 AM »

Tour 30 I had over 180 hours online, but that was an extream month, I gues you might say I average 100 hours a month between the CT and the MA, although it has been much less lately I am disalushed with AH a wee bit at present and trying not to fly much in the hopes I might recover.

The CT keeps me busy and my other Online intrest's IL-2 and WW2 online, Pluss Uncommon Valor at present is realy Fun.

Reschke · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2003, 07:48:14 PM »

Thanks Brady. As for looking for Japanese "wings" it is for my squadron members when they do their carrier qualifications in IJN aircraft.

Yeah being a "Blue Plane Squadron" is much different than being in a Luftwaffe squadron like I was for so long. But things change and squadrons move on in separate ways.

Wotan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2003, 08:18:06 PM »

sell out

hazed- · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2003, 06:54:39 PM »

yeah sell out

"Be you angels?...Nay! We are but men..." "..IN angel costumes!"

Reschke · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2003, 10:28:07 PM »

Me a sell out... Never at least I hope that is not the same Hazed that flew LW rides in the CT and MA for a long time last year. Now if it is then that guy is a "sell out".

Bodhi · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2003, 03:43:27 PM »

Here is a picture of a Japanese Wing Set Earned upon Graduation from Flight School during WW2...

THought you might enjoy. Yes, they are authentic.

illo · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2003, 07:14:54 PM »

popsicle?

Reschke · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2003, 11:03:10 PM »

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Originally posted by Bodhi
Here is a picture of a Japanese Wing Set Earned upon Graduation from Flight School during WW2...

THought you might enjoy. Yes, they are authentic.

Yes thank you Bodhi. Is it ok to use them for a carrier qualification award on the website or do I need to give the image a copyright note? Just curious since I am doing that for some of the other stuff on the site as well to cover my butt.

brady · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2003, 12:04:29 AM »

Very Cool Pic.

whgates3 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2003, 10:28:43 AM »

...w/ the star it looks like soviet or maoist badge (anyone know if mao's faction had an air force in WWII?)...

frank3 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2003, 11:37:22 AM »

wow, that sure is a nice badge! what flight school is it from?
(I might not know it, but just curious)

Bodhi · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2003, 06:10:33 PM »

You can use it as you choose but photo coutesy needs to go to NPAWC, thats all. I actually took it, but, it belongs to my employer. Unfortunately very little is known about the owned, and the badge recently surfaced, so have not had time to have the pilot's name (engraved on back) checked out, as it is in Japanese. When I am next at the storage facility, I will pull it out and take a photo of the reverse side if you like.

Also, check this one out, it is Galland's from the Battle of Britain.