USAAF Airial Gunner badge

[Veteran]

Hello all

I am trying to add as much information as I can about the U.S.Army Air Force airial gunner's badge which, according to Wipikedia, was authorised during WW2 for the gunners of the large bombers of WW2 - B17 and the following.

It would have been first issued in 1942 and dicontinued in 1947. Which is a short period of time. How many could have been used ? 10.000? More ? or less ?

Pilot wings seem to have been well documented. Is there a good source of information on the 'net which could be usefully looked up for the gunner'badge?

Would anyone care to share information about this one? Every bit of further information will be gratefully received. Thank you

Regards

Veteran

[emblemhunter]

a great site for pilot wings and other wing type help is right here at this site>>>> us militaria forum