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An Air Mail Pilot's Wings

Air mail pilots wore heavy flight suits instead of uniforms, but they were issued badges or wings for identification, as in this photo of pilot Wilfred A. "Tony" Yackey. Northwest Airlines still issues similar wings to its pilots.

Gift of Robert Shank

Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Physical Description

United States Air Mail pilot's badge; one piece stamped gold wings with raised letter text "PILOT US AIR MAIL"; Reverse, inscribed text on "BOB SHANK, 1918"

Dimensions

3-D: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.)

Materials

Gold
Copper Alloy

Inventory Number

A19761730000

Credit Line

Donated by Robert Shank

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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