Wwii Us Army Air Corps Glider Pilot Wings Badge Juarez Sterling 3-1/4 Insignia

ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS GLIDER PILOT WINGS, 3-1/4 INCH SIZE (LARGEST SIZE MADE), PIN-BACK. ALSO INCLUDED IS A 5/8 INCH X 1/2 INCH PHOTO OF THE RECIPIENT OF THESE WINGS, MOST LIKELY FROM A LOCKET. APP TO RECREATE THE PHOTO USED IN THE MAIN IMAGE OF THIS LISTING. The individual awarded these ratings were selected on the basis of civil flying experience and pilot certificates gained prior to their induction into the U.

Further training tended to be focused within a narrowly-defined set of missions for which their previously-acquired skills and experience were considered directly applicable. In addition, less-restrictive medical standards and broader age limits applied at initial entry. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you!

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