A German Civil Gliding Proficiency Badge; Class “C” Cloth Version Archive he retired from the Royal

he retired from the Royal Air Force at his own request on June 15

a sweetheart photograph (black and white

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5 mm x 55 mm)

A German Civil Gliding Proficiency Badge; Class “C” Cloth Version Archive he retired from the RoyalA cloth version of a Civil Gliding Proficiency badge; Class C; in twisted silver aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the form of three vertically stacked gulls within a wreath; on a grey wool backer; with black paper backing; measuring 37 mm in diameter; uniform removed; near very fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate