Here's a great doc on the subject: http://www.history.navy.mil/avh-1910/APP20.PDF
Here's a great doc on the subject: http://www.history.navy.mil/avh-1910/APP20.PDF
Historical document said:Between January 1927 and October 1929 the design of Naval
Aviation Observer Wings was the same as Naval Aviator Wings except
the observer wings were silver, not gold like the Naval Aviator.
I find it interesting that NFOs (NAOs) used to wear Silver Pilot wings back in the day.
Did NAPs wear silver pilot wings or were theirs gold too? I remember seeing gold wings on their rank/rating badges at the museum in P'cola, but I don't recall what color their metal wings were...probably gold too, just looking for an affirm.