Royal Air Force Uniform Caps, Hats and Helmets
Article about: Hi, This is intended to be a sister thread to my thread on British Army Visor Caps. Like the Army thread, it is open to anyone who would like to comment on or show RAF uniform headdress or a
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Royal Air Force Uniform Caps, Hats and Helmets
Hi, This is intended to be a sister thread to my thread on British Army Visor Caps. Like the Army thread, it is open to anyone who would like to comment on or show RAF uniform headdress or ask any questions that either our members or I can try and answer. Initially, I had intended to present the caps that I show in order by types i.e. Side caps and Band caps etc. However, perhaps it would be more appropriate to follow a random format like that of the Army thread??? It is quite a large subject so perhaps it would be better to have several specialist threads? Your opinions would be appreciated. In any event, I will start with some Side Caps of various ranks.
For information, there are only two crowns employed on RAF cap insignia. From 1918 to 1952, covering the reigns of Kings George V, Edward VIII and George VI, the crown employed was the Imperial Crown or King's Crown. From 1953 to date, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the crown employed is the Edward Crown or Queen's Crown. All RAF cap badges bearing the RAF Eagle feature the eagle looking to its and the wearer's left or to the wearer's rear. The bird featured on all RAF headdress insignia is the RAF Eagle and not an albatross. The Other ranks badge is based on that worn by the Royal Flying Corps of WWI and is considered to be the old "Corps" pattern
OR 243 WWII vintage overseas cap for wear by all ranks up to the rank of Flight Sergeant inclusive. Brass King's Crown (KC) cap badge.
WO 251 Current cap worn by all Warrant Officers and Master Aircrew with gilt miniature Queen's Crown (QC) cap and beret badge.
JO 252 Junior and Senior Officer's cap of post 1953 and current pattern worn by Officers in the ranks of Pilot Officer to Wing Commander inclusive. Gilt two part cap badge with the QC. It should be noted the this style cap and badge was, until recent times, also worn by Warrant Officers, Master Aircrew and Group Captains.
AO 256 Air Officer's Cap of current pattern worn by all Air Rank officers from Air Commodore to Marshal of the Royal Air Force inclusive. Gilt RAF Eagle superimposed over the center of a gold wire wreath and Queen's Crown and the piping if of Minerva blue
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Very nice Mike, great to see these and I look forward to the others you, I am certain, will have.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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Great, I'm to be on long service leave in the next couple of days so I'll have lots of spare time, I'll pull out what I have and take new pictures
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Cheers Jerry, I do not think that you will be disappointed. One question though, which format, random, by typ or specialist threads would you like to see?
Regards MichaelR
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Hi Rene, Long time no speak!!! I thought that you had perhaps emigrated to Outer Mongolia or worse, New Zealand?? LOL Long Service Leave?? from what may I ask? I am looking forward to some of your knowledgeable and witty comments on this thread. In the mean time, thank you for your comments etc. One question though, which format, random, by type or specialist threads would you like to see on this subject? Today, I will stick with side caps and am looking forward to your participation on this thread. I have not seen too many items on RAF uniform and headdress so hopefully, it will take off??????????????????????????
Regards Michael R
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Michael Ryan
Hi Rene, Long time no speak!!! I thought that you had perhaps emigrated to Outer Mongolia or worse, New Zealand?? LOL Long Service Leave?? from what may I ask? I am looking forward to some of your knowledgeable and witty comments on this thread. In the mean time, thank you for your comments etc. One question though, which format, random, by type or specialist threads would you like to see on this subject? Today, I will stick with side caps and am looking forward to your participation on this thread. I have not seen too many items on RAF uniform and headdress so hopefully, it will take off??????????????????????????
Regards Michael R
Cheers Michael, long service leave from work so I have a good three months to bum around, as to the format I'm open on it
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Hi Rene, Cheers Sorry, I forgot the formality and upside down protocol!! G'Day, Cheers for your message. I am looking forward to your inputs so don't let me down!!
Regards Michael
PS Are you still keen on East and West German??
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Michael Ryan
Cheers Jerry, I do not think that you will be disappointed. One question though, which format, random, by typ or specialist threads would you like to see?
Regards MichaelR
Mike, I think RAF caps are an area in their own right so post them any way you think best, as you are doing.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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