Cold War USAF Pilot Wings

PUBLISHED

HISTORICAL

Military

Police

Record Information

Country

United States

Code: US

Organization

United States Army

MILITARY

Period

Cold War

1947 - 1991

Insignia Type

Service Badge

Record Details

Created

6/2/2026

Last Updated

6/2/2026

Record ID

cmpwii9c...

Summary

Pilot wings worn by United States Air Force pilots during the Cold War

Detailed Description

The USAF pilot wings feature a shield with wings and a star...

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How to Cite This Record

International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia. "Cold War USAF Pilot Wings". Retrieved from https://insignia-encyclopedia.org/encyclopedia/cold-war-usaf-pilot

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