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| Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge Luftwaffen-Fliegerschützen-Bordfunker-und Bordmechanikerabzeichen | |
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| Type | Badge |
| Presented by | Nazi Germany |
| Eligibility | Military personnel |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Established | 1935 |
| First awarded | 1935 |
| Last awarded | prior to June 1942 |
The Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge (German: Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker) is a commonly accepted title for the Luftwaffen-Fliegerschützen-Bordfunker-und Bordmechanikerabzeichen (Combined Air Gunner, Radio Operator and Flight Engineer Badge).[1] It was a German military decoration awarded to radio operators, air gunners, and mechanics (flight engineers) who were members of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). This is given after they completed two months training or had taken part in at least five operational flights.[1][2] If wounded during an operational flight, the badge could be awarded and worn earlier. Later in June 1942, a separate badge was introduced for air gunners and flight engineers. That badge had the same qualifications.[3][4]
- ^ a b Angolia 1987, p. 183.
- ^ Previtera 2008, p. 237.
- ^ Angolia 1987, pp. 183, 188.
- ^ Ailsby 1987, p. 202.