The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Loadmaster's wing (brevet) of the pattern worn by RAAF aircrew during the period 1965 - 1980s. The brevet is machine embroidered in white and light blue cotton on a navy blue felt backing. It features the letter 'L' (a later addition, as the cotton does not match the rest of the brevet) within a light blue wreath surmounted by the Queen's crown. An outstretched white wing extends from the wreath's left hand side.
As aircrew members of military transport aircraft, Loadmasters are responsible for the safe movement of personnel and equipment. This pattern of brevet was worn from 1965, the date at which the new aircrew title of 'Loadmaster' was introduced, and remained in use until the 1980s. C-130 Hercules Loadmaster, Colin Tigwell of 36 and 37 Squadrons, recalls that there was initially a delay in supplying Loadmaster brevets. This problem was solved when his wife removed the 'E' from several surplus Engineers brevets, to allow for the letter 'L' to be embroidered by a Parramatta embroidery firm. The 'L' is of a different colour thread to the rest of the brevet as the embroidery firm were unable to match the original thread.
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 t
Embroidered half wing brevet comprising the letter 'O' in white cotton with a wing extending from its right hand side. The brevet is on a black woollen background, and has been crudely stitched to a
A white letters 'CA' within a light blue wreath surmounted by an EIIR crown and a single white wing to the right side. The Crew Attendant mustering replaced the Steward's mustering c 2001-2002 and n
The letters 'CA' within a wreath surmounted by an EIIR crown and a single wing to the right side. Two pin studs on the reverse. The Crew Attendant mustering replaced the Steward's mustering c 2001-2
RAAF pilot's embroidered wings qualification brevet. White cotton embroidered wings, a King's crown, and 'RAAF' within a pale blue embroidered laurel wreath, on a RAAF blue wool patch. Associated wi
Australian manufactured, 1940 pattern RAAF Air Gunner's 'AG' brevet, showing a white wing, and a white 'AG' within a pale blue wreath, on a RAAF blue wool ground. Associated with 421324 Flying Offic
