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This rank insignia was worn by Dr. Thomas N. Weems late in his military career. He served as a navigator on a Martin B-26 Marauder “Winsockie” of 69th Bombardment Squadron. The “Winsockie” was one of the two B-26s of the 69th Bombardment Squadron assigned to Midway Island in June 1942.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Pilot Dr. Thomas N. Weems
 Physical Description United States Army Air Force Major's rank insignia; one piece stamped gold oak leaf. No pin backing clutches. Dimensions 3-D: 2.1 × 2.2 × 1cm (13/16 × 7/8 × 3/8 in.)
 Materials Non-Magnetic Metal
Possible Gold Plating
Solder
 Inventory Number A20181745000 Credit Line Donated by the families of Rebecca E. Weems, Ph.D., George Halton Weems, and Philip N. Weems Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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