| CURRENT
PILOT WINGS |
| The Standard pilot's wings consist of a 4 inch long wings
brevet with the Ashoka emblem and the letters IAF. This is worn on the Summer work uniform
as well as Winter jacket. This wings are also found on the flying suits |
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| The IAF wings in gold bullion are smaller, around 3 inches
in width. These are only worn on the white mess dinner jackets along with the miniature
medals. |
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The IAF wings in suede to be worn on flying overalls. Some
pilots prefer this to the regular silk wing  |
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| PREVIOUS
PILOT WINGS |
| The RIAF Wings in Gold Bullion. |
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| With the grant of the prefix "Royal" on the IAF
in 1945 by King George VI, the new pattern of wings with RIAF appeared. these stayed on in
use till 1950 when India turned republic. |
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| Around the begining of the second world war, the wings were
modelled after the standard RAF wings, with the Kings crown on top and the letters IAF
within a wreath. |
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| The oldest style of IAF Pilot wings circa 1935. These had
only the star of India on top and the letters 'IAF' |
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