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Offline Tom E. Gunn

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Ludlow pattern USAAF pilots' wings
« on: April 03, 2014, 01:46:57 AM »
These British-made Ludlow wings feature the feathering style referred to by collectors as the "Ludlow pattern", even when seen on other unmarked British-made wings.
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Re: Ludlow pattern USAAF pilots' wings
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2014, 05:58:37 AM »
What a beautifully detailed wing! :)
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Re: Ludlow pattern USAAF pilots' wings
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2014, 07:44:24 AM »
Nice, like it a lot !   8)



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Re: Ludlow pattern USAAF pilots' wings
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2014, 12:24:35 PM »
You know I am a fan of the Brit wings!
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Re: Ludlow pattern USAAF pilots' wings
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2014, 09:00:45 AM »

Great wings you have there Ian. Dumb question-how prevalent are they (British-made wings) in the UK?
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Re: Ludlow pattern USAAF pilots' wings
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2014, 11:46:14 AM »
TBH, not that common really!
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