No. 122 Wing (2nd TAF, RAF) badge/crest

• May 18, 2022

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Hi all,

This may be a long shot but I'm wondering if anyone happens to have a clear description, or better yet an illustration, of No. 122 Wing's crest? All I have seen so far is a small and very grainy example on two post war photos of W/C Mackie's Tempest.

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HB

 

• May 19, 2022

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Do you mean the emblem on the Mackie's Tempest? It is said it was not the No. 122 Wing's crest but the no. 80 Squadron "Bell" badge though.



the source: the net.

Anyway ...

the Special Hobby decal sheet no. SH32052 presents the one ...




the pic source: SH32049 a SH32052 Tempest Mk.V 1/32 - decal sheet artwork

The Eduard offers a such one ...



the pic source: 1/48 Tempest Mk.V - Royal Class - Eduard - KFS-miniatures

 

• May 19, 2022

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Thank you Wurger!
Those two photos you posted are indeed the two that I've seen, although the source (RNZAF museum) claims it's the 122 Wing badge and I'm inclined to agree with them. Thank you very much for the links

 

• May 19, 2022

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My pleasure. Also I incline to the 122 Wing emblem. If it was the no. 80 Squadron "Bell" , the middle part of the emblem would be of the different shape rather.