Air Transport Auxiliary ATA silver numbered badge attributed to Pilot John Dawson Hieron Redford

A rare original Second World War period 'Air Transport Auxiliary civilian pilot ATA badge attributed to First Officer John Dawson Hieron Redford of Nottinghamshire who joined the ATA on the 17th June 1942 as an operational Pilot and remained with the service until November 1945. He had qualified as a private pilot after training at the Tollerton Aero Club on the 10th March 1937 on a DH Major Mo...  read more

Code: 66788

WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary ATA officially numbered pilots badge

A rare original Second World War period 'Air Transport Auxiliary civilian pilot's unmarked silver ATA pin badge bearing the motto 'Aetheris Avidi' (Eager for the Air), the reverse impressed with official issue number 'D 1243'. Very good condition, retaining the original pin fittings, safety roller catch now absent, but not affecting the functioning of the hook.
Height approx 29mm.
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Code: 66715

Air Transport Auxiliary ATA silver and enamel badge

A rare original Second World War period 'Air Transport Auxiliary civilian woman pilot's ATA pin badge bearing the motto 'Aetheris Avidi' (Eager for the Air), the reverse impressed 'SILVER'. Very good condition, complete the original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
Air Transport Auxiliary’s ...  read more

Code: 66008

WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary ATA black composition uniform button

A rare original Second World War period 'Air Transport Auxiliary button'; large black composition lined example bearing 'ATA' letters surmounted by an Astral Crown; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.Grove & Sons Halesowen'. Very good condition, complete with brass shank, small hole to reverse.
Diameter 28mm.
Air Transport Auxiliary created 1939 and based in White Walth...  read more

Code: 65489