The sign was established on January 19, 1935 by Hermann Goering. In 1939, the aviation insignia "Luftwaffe-Flugzeugführer" was renamed. Nevertheless, pilots of aircraft with completed training were eligible for transportation no earlier than after 1 year of training. Later, the term was reduced to 9 months. It was also possible to hire Air Force members who already held the Aircraft Commander Badge or Air Navigator Badge (since World War I) but now served as officials or other services. Reservists had to complete at least one backup exercise to receive the badge. On the back there are icons with and without the manufacturer. A well-known manufacturer is C.E. Juncker Berlin SW -.
Aircraft pilots who also received an observer exam had to exchange a pilot badge for a so-called double badge. The latter had a gilded edging and was equal in design to the sign of the leader of aviation.
High oval silver plated non-ferrous metal badge, openwork. The eagle is minted separately and riveted to the edge. At the back is a vertical pin.
Front side:
Downside:
Photos of www.militaria-berlin.de
Front: 1935 Aviation Leader Badge
Reverse: 1935 Aircraft Commander's Badge
Awards of World War II