| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31561 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Embroidery cotton thread, Felt |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1948-1953 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1940-1949 |
Navigator's Brevet : Royal Australian Air Force
Description
Navigator's wing (brevet) of the pattern worn by RAAF aircrew during the period 1948 - 1953. The brevet is machine embroidered in white and light blue cotton on a navy blue felt backing. It features the letter 'N' within a light blue wreath surmounted by the King's crown. An outstretched white wing extends from the wreath's left hand side.
History / Summary
This pattern of brevet, introduced in 1948, marked the first time that Australian non-pilot wings had featured the crown of the monarch (then King George VI). The five types of aircrew brevet approved for wear at this time were: Pilot ('RAAF'), Navigator ('N'), Flight Engineer ('E'), Gunner ('G') and Signaller ('S').