A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Badge GTRexclude Rappahannock Station

Rappahannock Station

Illustration taken from the book "JAHREBUCH DER DEUTCHEN VOLKSGRUPPE IN KROATIEN"

This form did not satisfy the need for an easily identified indicator of exempt status however

two hallmarks on the Commander's loop

A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Badge GTRexclude Rappahannock StationIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; numbered 65444 on reverse; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise better than very fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate tests and gliding trials. The B class certificate was awarded for a 60 second solo flight with an S turn maneuver.