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chief foreman/chief mechanic wing: Pan American Airways

Date:1940s
Medium:Metal, enamel
Credit Line: Gift of Marion L. Yates in memory of John A. Yates, PAA April 1938 -1973
Accession Number:2006.008.010
Dimensions:1 1/2 x 1 x 1/4 inches (3.8 x 2.5 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Insignia
Subcategory:Uniform Wing(s), Ground Crew
Manufacturer :L.G. Balfour Company
airline: Pan American Airways
company: Pan American World Airways
Description

Chief foreman/mechanic wings issued by Pan American Airways; gold circular laurels, propeller and globe logo at center; red bar with two stars at bottom; long pin with turn-clasp closure on back.

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