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World War II era fans of Flash Gordon could acquire this badge of wings, designating them a “Junior Air Warden.”

Mail in a cereal box top or a metal strip (like those from tins of Cocomalt, a Buck Rogers radio sponsor) with a little money, and a fan received a token of their special relationship with a space-faring hero. Or Flash Gordon admirers could join a fan club run by a newspaper or radio station. Premiums also included toys, maps, and books.

Collector Michael O'Harro donated this pin to the Museum in 1993.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions 3-D: 6.4 x 3.2cm (2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
 Materials Overall, metal
 Inventory Number A19970941000 Credit Line Gift of Michael O'Harro, Copyright King Features Syndicate, Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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