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In aeronautics, a small transparent, screen mounted in front of the pilot of an aircraft to protect his face from the air pre ure. 'Wing. — An ornament worn on the shoulder; a small epaulet or shoulder-knot; in fortification, the longer side of crownworks, hornworks, etc., connecting them with the main work; the right or left division of an army, regiment, etc. The battalion is the smallest body whicn is divided into wings. In aeronautics, one of the sustaining planes of monoplanes. 'Wing Commander. In aviation, directing three or —more squadrons.the officer commanding and Wing Flap. — In aeronautics,r a portion cut out pf the main surface and hinged thereto.' Winged Torpedo. — A type of grenade lighter than the aerial mine, and obtaining greater accuracy and range, carrying a 40-pound projectile about 500 yards. It is effective in beating down the tanglements enemy's and other defenses obstacles. and cutting away wire enWing-helmet. — A Polish casque with winglets, of the 17th century, worn by the troops under Sobieski who were called winged cavalry.