WWII_Prop_ _Wing_PD_3575_-_Attachment_2.doc

USAFA PD 3575 FA7000-15-T-0028

15 September 2010 Attachment 2

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION 3575

INSIGNIA, WWII PROP AND WING, TYPE II, GOLD, AND TYPE I, SILVER

CAP, CADET, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

1. Scope:

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers both types of Prop and Wings to be worn on the Flight Cap by the USAFA Cadet.

1.2 Classification: Prop and Wings covered by this purchase description shall be of the following classifications:

Type II. Insignia, Prop and Wing, gold wings, and silver propeller finish.

Type I. Insignia, Prop and Wing, Silver Finish.

1.3 Design:

The Type II gold Prop and Wing is a soldered two-piece design. Type II design shall have a silver propeller and gold wings. The wings shall be narrow with a straight upper edge and curvilinear underside. The wings shall connect at the center point of the propeller and the lower feathers do not extend onto the propeller.

The Type I silver Prop and Wing is a soldered two-piece design. Type I design shall have a silver propeller and silver wings. The wings shall be narrow with a straight upper edge and curvilinear underside. The wings shall connect at the center point of the propeller and the lower feathers do not extend onto the propeller.

1.4 Material:

1. Red Brass or Zinc Aluminum

1.5 Metal Finish:

1. Wings: Gold (Type II) or Nickel Plated (Type I), Mirror-like Polished

2. Propeller: Nickel Plated, Mirror-like Polished

1.6 Dimensions:

Insignia, Prop and Wing, Silver Finish

* Thickness is measured at center of Propeller using calipers.

1.7 Attaching Device:

Attaching device shall be a prong and clutch style. The prongs shall be fused to the back of Prop and Wing insignia. The prongs shall be located along a horizontal line 1/8 inch (0.18 cm) below the top of the wings and shall be either 5/8 inch + 1/64 inch (1.54 cm + 0.04 cm) apart or 7/8 inch + 1/64 inch (2.16 cm + 0.04 cm) apart.

1.8 First Article:

Before production is commenced, the contractor shall submit to the contracting officer, for approval, the following items:

1. One set of Insignia, Prop and Wing Type II, with gold wings, and silver propeller finish.

And/Or

2. One set of Insignia, Prop and Wing Type I, with Silver Finish.

1.9 Packaging:

Prop and Wing insignia of Type II, or Type I, shall be placed in a commercial package that meet requirements as specified per contract or order. This is typically one pair per package.

USAF Academy, CO 80840-8210

Review Activity:

Cadet Logistics (10LRS/LGRC)

USAF Academy CO 80840-8210

Type II

Curvilinear underside

Straight upper edge

Feathers do not extend onto the propeller.

Type I

Curvilinear underside

Straight upper edge

Feathers do not extend onto the propeller.

29mm

19 mm

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