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ARTIFACT:
This is a great, and rare, Early WWII C. C. Moseley Presentation Civilian Pilot Instructor Wing of Louis “Bud” Francis Foster Jr.
Early in WWII, certainly by March 24th 1942, Louis “Bud” Foster was a flight instructor in the Civilian Pilot Training program in Long Beach,
California. He was eventually hired as a primary flight instructor at the Polaris Flight Academy.
At the end of the war, Foster was serving as a primary flight and instrument instructor at the Polaris Flight Academy.
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 13/16" in height x 3" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt Brass and engraved on back.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop-in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
L.F.F OSTER
IN APPRECIATION
-FROM-
C.C. MOSELEY
3-24-42
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVBEJJX TRAJEJV22 LBDGEX04/25/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): Only very light wear, and little tarnish are present. This wing was obviously well stored throughout its existence.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
