WW1 WW2 RAF RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force 17 Souris PILOT Badge Cloth Patch WOW
Item History & Price
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Up for auction is an original WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force Air Crew Pilot (Service Flying Training School #17) badge, from Souris Manitoba, in excellent condition. The patch/crest has a beautiful design, with blue, red, white and yellow... highlighted by a dark black backing. Stitching is of high quality, and a red and yellow Kings Crown sits above an attractive winged Air Force design. The reverse is white in coloration, and is made by the famous maker "Crest Craft Saskatoon, SK", inked in purple. This badge is quite large, and has a wingspan of over 7 inches from each wing tip.
Several similar numbered badges were created by Crest Craft with different cities/towns named on the lower section, and theses are both highly desirable and hard to find. I have only had one of these in 20+ years of collecting, and hope this finds a good home!
Some History on the Training School:
RCAF Station Souris was a Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) station located near Souris, Manitoba, Canada. It was operated and administered by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Souris hosted No. 17 Service Flying Training School (No. 17 SFTS). The school opened 8 March 1943 and closed 30 March 1945. Aircraft used included the Harvard and Anson. Emergency, or relief, landing fields were located at Hartney and Elgin.
In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed as RCAF Aerodrome - Souris, Manitoba at 49°38′N 100°12′W with a variation of 14 degrees east and elevation of 1, 450 ft (440 m). The aerodrome was listed as under construction and servicable.
The aerodrome is now the Souris Glenwood Industrial Air Park.
I have enjoyed this badge for several years, and hope it goes to a good home! Please see my other auctions for several excellent examples of large R.C.A.F. insignia.
This would be a wonderful item in any Canadian/British cap badge, commonwealth badge or insignia display! This will be packed well and insured, I combine shipping! Foreign buyers please wait until after I have sent you an invoice, as all packages must be shipped tracked!
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
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Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
Up for auction is an original WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force Air Crew Pilot (Service Flying Training School #17) badge, from Souris Manitoba, in excellent condition. The patch/crest has a beautiful design, with blue, red, white and yellow... highlighted by a dark black backing. Stitching is of high quality, and a red and yellow Kings Crown sits above an attractive winged Air Force design. The reverse is white in coloration, and is made by the famous maker "Crest Craft Saskatoon, SK", inked in purple. This badge is quite large, and has a wingspan of over 7 inches from each wing tip.
Several similar numbered badges were created by Crest Craft with different cities/towns named on the lower section, and theses are both highly desirable and hard to find. I have only had one of these in 20+ years of collecting, and hope this finds a good home!
Some History on the Training School:
RCAF Station Souris was a Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) station located near Souris, Manitoba, Canada. It was operated and administered by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Souris hosted No. 17 Service Flying Training School (No. 17 SFTS). The school opened 8 March 1943 and closed 30 March 1945. Aircraft used included the Harvard and Anson. Emergency, or relief, landing fields were located at Hartney and Elgin.
In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed as RCAF Aerodrome - Souris, Manitoba at 49°38′N 100°12′W with a variation of 14 degrees east and elevation of 1, 450 ft (440 m). The aerodrome was listed as under construction and servicable.
The aerodrome is now the Souris Glenwood Industrial Air Park.
I have enjoyed this badge for several years, and hope it goes to a good home! Please see my other auctions for several excellent examples of large R.C.A.F. insignia.
This would be a wonderful item in any Canadian/British cap badge, commonwealth badge or insignia display! This will be packed well and insured, I combine shipping! Foreign buyers please wait until after I have sent you an invoice, as all packages must be shipped tracked!
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
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R U S S E L L M I L I T A R I A is proud to bring you new militaria every month!
Information:
-Customer satisfaction is very important to us- if you have any questions, comments or information please let me know before leaving feedback and I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied!
-We reserve the right to end all auctions at any time!
-All items shipped outside of Canada and U.S. (with some minor exceptions) MUST be insured and tracked to avoid theft and loss! This protects both the buyer and seller and ensures the safety of the item.
------------------
Shipping
------------------
-We work hard to find the most affordable and safe rate for you! Please wait until AFTER I have sent you an invoice before paying for your item, especially for bidders outside of Canada and U.S. as shipping rates vary widely.
Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
