The following wings are regarded as Air Crew Wings but personnel other than Air Crew wear them.  Officers who are involved in ATC, Signals, Aero Engineers,  used to wear the bullion type wing (Pre 1994).  This wing was a private purchase and not worn by Enlisted ranks (There was no reason why they could not wear it).  With the change in 1994 there was a separate thread wing for officers.  The blue bullion wing for service dress remained an officer wing but an increasing number of enlisted personnel wear it because it is more presentable on the uniform than the issue thread type.

The below named wings have only been introduced since 1996.  These cloth versions came into being because I saw the one worn by Sgt. Kevin Newman and felt it was a good idea.  I put the idea to the crews who would actually wear them and the rest is history.

The wing worn by  Kevin Newman was one of eight privately made for NCO's and Officers who worked in Engineering Wing at the time.

"The Original of the Species" (Mid 1990s)

Helicopter Crew, Non-Technical		Helicopter Crew, Technician		General Crew Wing  (2003)
Enlisted Ranks Wing (Nov 2006)		Tech Crew Wing (Nov 2006)		Officers Wing (Nov 2006)

The last three wings were introduced on 06 November 2006.   Design idea was by Sgt. Darren Cash and F/Sgt. James Perkins.  The badge which measures 100mm x 50mm with a velcro backing is worn on the left front of the flying suit.  The badge with "Tech Crew" is a general catch all, it will be used by personnel who are awaiting their named badge.

 Page Updated : Saturday, 29 September 2007