Aviation Insignia of the United States of America: An Encyclopedia of Wings and Insignia of Pilots and Crews of United States Aircraft Paperback – April 1, 2026

Aviation Insignia of the United States of America is the most comprehensive guide to insignia, badges, and wings of pilots' aircrews of American aviation. This guide has wings from over 1100 airlines, fixed operators, government agencies and military. This edition with over 4500 wings in color. These represent almost every airline in the US. A brief overview of various government agencies and US Military wings is also provided. Badges for aviation started in 1913 when the US Army issued the first badge to its pilots. Only about 3-4 dozen were made, as they believed that would be enough forever. World War I saw nations field large air forces, and the pilots who came home continued to fly, and soon airlines came into being. The fledgling airlines got a big push from the Post Office to provide faster mail delivery, and the US Air Mail wing was worn by many commercial pilots from differnt airines. Airlines have come and gone, merged, and thousands of flights happen every day. All the pilots and crews proudly wear their wings, so it is fitting to provide a reference to most of them. During WWII schools to train military pilots came into being all over the USA and we have provided a list of these. Making this the most complete book ever issued on this type of insignia and airlines. This is the only reference of its kind for the collector or those interested in aviation. Also listed are almost all airlines that ever existed in the United States. Now in its fifteenth edition, expanded with more wings and badges, and up to date. Read more