U.S. Army Air Force - Balloon Wings

[reneblacky]

Here's a set I have.
I'm pretty sure they are right

[SteveR]

Good one buddy.

[Thanatos]

Gday fellas,
Would these wings have been issued to those who manned Airborne jump training balloons and semi rigids etc?
Or something completly different?
Cheers fellas

[reneblacky]

Gday fellas,
Would these wings have been issued to those who manned Airborne jump training balloons and semi rigids etc?
Or something completly different?
Cheers fellas

Hey Dave
From what I know they are baloon pilots wings

[Walkwolf]

Hi Rene. I may have one of these cloth balloon wings around someplace ! ?

Cloth wings of any type were not favoured as much as the metal ones
and so the cloth versions are not found in used condition too often,
though they are seen being worn in Pacific/tropical regions in
period photographs - as well as in Pacific Veterans effects.

[Thanatos]

Cheers Rene.
I'm quoting wire again
Will catch up with you when I get home mate.

[Thanatos]

Found this image whilst looking for more info re your wings.
USAAF Senior Balloon pilots wings.

[reneblacky]

Hi Rene. I may have one of these cloth balloon wings around someplace ! ?

Cloth wings of any type were not favoured as much as the metal ones
and so the cloth versions are not found in used condition too often,
though they are seen being worn in Pacific/tropical regions in
period photographs - as well as in Pacific Veterans effects.

G'day Steve thanks for the info and I can see why cloth wings where unpopular

[reneblacky]

Found this image whilst looking for more info re your wings.
USAAF Senior Balloon pilots wings.

Cheers Dave,
I found info here United States Army Air Force - Balloon Wings

[Walkwolf]

Rene, I think any USAAF balloon wings are quite rare........!