While people are talking about wings presentations, may I add a photo from the Australian perspective?
The airman receiving his wings in this photo is P/O DPS (Phil) Smith, the date is 28 May 1941 and the location is No 3 Service Flying Training School at Amberley, Queensland. Phil's parents were invited to the ceremony, as evidenced by a small card from the Commanding Officer.
Phil would go on to become a Squadron Leader and complete two tours, one on Wellingtons then one on Lancasters. He survived at least two crash landings in Wellingtons and was shot down on his 51st operation over Lille in France, 10 May 1944. He was the only survivor of 12 aircraft shot down that night, evaded capture and returned to the UK in September 1944. My great uncle was his navigator which is where my connection lies.
Thank you all. Carry on!