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flight officer wings: British West Indian Airways

Date:1960s
Medium:Felt, fabric, bullion thread
Credit Line: Gift of Captain Jon Simmonds
Accession Number:2014.156.423
Dimensions:1 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 inches (3.5 x 8.9 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Insignia
Subcategory:Uniform Wing(s), Flight Crew
airline: British West Indian Airways
company: British West Indian Airways
Description

Flight officer wings issued by British West Indian Airways; embroidered gold bullion wings on black fabric with blue logo and crown at center.

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