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Branch insignia of the United States Army Aviation Branch. Date: 15 November 2007: Source: Vectorized from by myself using Inkscape. Mostly done by hand, except for wing details which were software traced. I release this vectorization to the public domain. Author: Keenan Tims: Permission (Reusing this file) N/A: Other versions
Replaced by Army Excellence-in-Competition Badges in 1958 [9] [12] [13] [14] Glider Badge: Retired on 3 May 1961 [15] Counterintelligence Special Agent Identification Badge: Replaced with a different design: Driver and Mechanic Badge–Aviation Mechanic and Crew Chief: Replaced with Army Aviation Badges in January 1966 [16]
After the creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service in 1947, Army Aviation continued to a degree that warranted a new badge for Army Aviators (who piloted light observation and liaison airplanes and helicopters). The result was the creation of the Army Aviator Badge, which is a modified version of the U.S. Air Force Pilot Badge.
The United States Army Aviation Branch is the aviation branch of the United States Army and the administrative organization that is responsible for doctrine, manning and configuration for all army aviation units. This branch was formerly considered to be one of the combat arms branches, but is today included within the "Maneuver, Fires and ...
U.S. Army Signal Corps Curtiss JN-3 biplanes with red star insignia, 1915 Nieuport 28 with the World War 1 era American roundels. The first military aviation insignias of the United States include a star used by the US Army Signal Corps Aviation Section, seen during the Pancho Villa punitive expedition, just over a year before American involvement in World War I began.
Of all the early operators of military aircraft, Germany was unusual in not using circular roundels. After evaluating several possible markings, including a black, red, and white checkerboard, a similarly coloured roundel, and black stripes, it chose a black 'iron cross' on a square white field, as it was already in use on various flags, and reflected Germany's heritage as the Holy Roman Empire.
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The Prop and Wings is worn by cadets on their flight caps, appears on many of the Academy's class crests, and is part of the logo of the Academy's Association of Graduates. The Prop and Wings insignia is traditionally awarded to Academy cadets at the end of their grueling fourth-class (freshman) year, signifying that they have been "recognized ...