First-generation pilot insignia
1947-1950
First-generation insignia worn by other cockpit crewmembers.
1947-1950
Second-generation insignia worn by all cockpit crewmembers.
1950-1961
Uniform sleeve insignia worn by crewmembers.
1947-1961
Third-generation insignia worn by cockpit crewmembers.
1961-1980
Third-generation epaulets worn by captains on their shirts (not to scale).
First officers' epaulets had three gold stripes and those worn by flight engineers and navigators had two gold stripes.
1961-1980
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