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Old 08-09-2013, 04:29   #1
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Symbol on spinnaker
I just got out the spinnaker from the locker on my new boat and was wondering if any one new if the symbol on it means any thing.

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Old 08-09-2013, 05:02   #2
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Re: Symbol on spinnaker
Looks like a representation of the US Naval Pilot Wings

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Her you go
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Old 08-09-2013, 21:08   #5
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That's exactly what they are. I'd wager that whoever owned that sail before you was a US Naval Aviator. Those are his Wings of Gold.
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