RFC/RAF Opinions please. - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

billy4294 · #1 08-05-18, 05:55 PM

This photo was described as 1930 RAF but I think it is earlier looking at the uniform and sam browne. The cap badge, although not very clear, dosen't look RAF either. Perhaps near the end of WW1? Looks like one of the star ribbons under his wings.

All views/opinions welcome

Thanks

billy

billy4294 · #2 08-05-18, 05:58 PM

Closer view of cap. The badge is blurred on the actual image.

Alan O · #3 08-05-18, 06:37 PM

He looks to be Army so possibly RFC or ex RFC with his wings on. The uniform is not RAF,

fougasse1940 · #4 08-05-18, 06:53 PM

He seems to be wearing the GRI cypher plus crown cap badge, wasn't that worn by officers serving in the Indian Army?

Rgds, Thomas.

billy4294 · #5 08-05-18, 08:24 PM

I agree that he looks like he is wearing an indian army cap badge and that the uniform is not RFC/RAF. But didn't a lot of RFC pilots keep on wearing their army uniform while they wear still the Royal Flying Corps?

Thanks for the views so far chaps

zob · #6 09-05-18, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy4294

I agree that he looks like he is wearing an indian army cap badge and that the uniform is not RFC/RAF. But didn't a lot of RFC pilots keep on wearing their army uniform while they wear still the Royal Flying Corps?

Thanks for the views so far chaps

The Royal Flying Corps were part of the army until April 1st 1918.

regards,

Zob.