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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
27-03-24, 10:51 PM
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Defence School of Policing and Guarding Cadets beret?????
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blueboy684
Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
In my opinion I would hazard a guess at the Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welbeck_Defence_Sixth_Form_College
Blueboy684
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
27-02-24, 05:21 PM
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Technically WWI Period OR's Royal Air Force Bronze Cap Badge
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blueboy684
Not so sure
I have been actively collecting RAF badges since 1976 and whilst I know never to say never, I have not come across a bronze RAF OR cap badge in all that time even though I was sold one pertaining to...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
03-11-23, 04:05 PM
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RAF QC WO cloth rank badges
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blueboy684
Not Mess Dress
I think Mess Dress (No5 Dress) can be ruled out as it is not wire embroidered.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
22-09-23, 02:21 PM
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WRAF Officer Brooch and Rank Slides?
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blueboy684
Close
Starting from the top row - Flight Lieutenant, Flying Officer raincoat collar rank insignia worn in the mid 1970's-1980's on the single breasted beltless raincoat (aka the 'Flasher Mac').
Below...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
22-07-23, 03:28 PM
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Unkown RAF unit?
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blueboy684
Hi. That is the badge for No 1 Air Control...
Hi.
That is the badge for No 1 Air Control Centre (1ACC) who are responsible for Air and Ground Situational Awareness for National, NATO and Coalition Ops. Currently based at RAF Boulmer.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
03-07-23, 04:14 PM
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Chaplains cap badge
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blueboy684
Not sure
Can't say that I have seen many with the collar badge (with pin fitting) used in the cap badge. I would be more happy with the metal prongs that go through the backing and are then bent over. I have...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
23-06-23, 03:23 PM
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Herc ground crew badges
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blueboy684
Ah Lyneham
I arrived at Lyneham on 14th Feb 1983 to PRF (Propulsion Repair Flight) - Engine Bay. Posted to 'F' Troop B Line on 7th Mar 1984 and thence overseas on 10th March 1986.
Marvellous time on the...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
30-05-23, 06:07 PM
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RAFAC or RAF rank slide ?
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blueboy684
Senior Man?
Further to the previous answer, I understand that the Senior Man/Course Leader is identified by a white band on the slider, although in the examples I have seen, this band is embroidered into the...
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Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
25-05-23, 04:34 PM
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RAF Nursing Service 1918
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blueboy684
RAFNS Collar Badge
PM sent
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
09-04-23, 09:11 AM
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EARLY PTI INSIGNIA
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blueboy684
Early PTI Insignia
Hi,
My understanding is that both badges were introduced in 1918 and were worn on both arms, directly above rank badges so they would be 'handed pairs' with the eagle facing rearwards. There were...
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General Topics.
15-11-22, 05:42 PM
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The Cenotaph Today - Some Observations.
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blueboy684
I have a photo of shoulder boards attributed to...
I have a photo of shoulder boards attributed to King George VI, and can vaguely remember seeing a uniform in the RAF Museum way back when with multiple cyphers.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
13-10-22, 04:32 PM
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RAF Parachute Wings 1970's-80's cloth?
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blueboy684
Pre-72 Tropical RAF Para Wings
Hi,
The badge on the stone-coloured nylon backing is the post-72 version, I have attached the pre-72 version on khaki twill.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
12-10-22, 10:26 PM
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RAF Parachute Wings 1970's-80's cloth?
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blueboy684
Not 1960's
The particular badge you show in the photo with the navy felt backing was introduced in 1972 - the one worn in the 1960's would be on a blue/grey backing (the same colour as the uniform).
In my...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
12-10-22, 04:21 PM
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RAF Parachute Wings 1970's-80's cloth?
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blueboy684
Additional info
The Parade Uniform (shiny buttons) is No1 Dress, and is commonly referred to as 'Best Blue'.
These wings would also have been worn on the No2 Dress (Working Blue) comprising of battledress...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
22-09-22, 05:09 PM
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Gryphon TRF ?
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blueboy684
Gryphon TRF
2620 Squadron RAuxAF Regiment
They fall under 3 Force Protection Wing. It is a RAF Reserve Combined Force Protection Squadron offering RAF Police and RAF Regiment roles and is based at RAF Marham.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
10-04-22, 08:31 AM
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RAF 1942 badge
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blueboy684
Not worn in RAF uniform??
It's my understanding that these badges were awarded AFTER the recipient left the RAF and joined the US forces. Therefore it is unlikely it would be seen by someone wearing RAF uniform. I stand...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
08-01-22, 11:26 PM
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Very Early Royal Air Force Ranks
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RAF Lance Corporals????
Is it possible that these airmen were lance-corporals when they were in the Royal Flying Corps and upon formation of the Royal Air Force in April 1918 the 'powers that be' didn't know what to do with...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
06-01-22, 07:10 PM
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Thoughts on AG wings
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blueboy684
Ex-Air Gunners
Regarding ex-Air Gunners still in service long after the trade became redundant, my first Station Warrant Officer (WO D Pine) when I was posted to RAF Coltishall in June 1977 wore an AG wing and from...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
16-09-21, 06:38 PM
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Raf PA armband ??
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blueboy684
Standard Pattern
Is the attached of any interest? I took it when I visited the Reserve Collection at RAF (as was) Stafford a good few years back.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
19-04-21, 07:00 PM
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King Crown Royal Artillery Badge - Date?
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blueboy684
Many thanks - that was my gut instinct! I will...
Many thanks - that was my gut instinct! I will pass on the information.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
19-04-21, 06:08 PM
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King Crown Royal Artillery Badge - Date?
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blueboy684
King Crown Royal Artillery Badge - Date?
Is it possible to pin the attached RA badge down to a particular date (apart from Pre-1952)?
It was picked up by my sister-in-law at an antiques fair for around a tenner yesterday and being ex-RA...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
30-09-20, 04:30 PM
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Photos of badges
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blueboy684
Same as RAF???
I could be wrong - but i was of the opinion that RNZAF Air Officer cap badges were the same as corresponding RAF ranks although the RCAF and RAAF have a different eagle to the RAF one.
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General Topics.
10-08-20, 05:54 PM
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Cleaning up bullion chevrons
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blueboy684
Thanks to both of you! I have invested in one of...
Thanks to both of you! I have invested in one of the magic sponges.
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General Topics.
09-08-20, 05:48 PM
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Cleaning up bullion chevrons
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blueboy684
After
Just a final post script showing the bullion chevrons after they were given the stale bread treatment - I had a heck of a job getting the jam and butter off though!!!!;);)
There is a slight...
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General Topics.
08-08-20, 05:23 PM
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Cleaning up bullion chevrons
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blueboy684
Hi Phil, one teeny weeny problem - I'm in the UK!...
Hi Phil, one teeny weeny problem - I'm in the UK! But thank you for your suggestion and also to everyone else who has taken the trouble to offer suggestions. I have tried the cardboard idea but...
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