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sketchley kid 12-02-20 09:53 PM

RECCE Colours
 
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Anyone know which REECE wore this backing, I know that their Training at Catterick (The 62nd) did not,

mike_vee 13-02-20 07:32 AM

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Very similar to modern Aviation Reconnaissance Force.

tuckerf 13-02-20 10:06 AM

Have a look at the slouch hat in Car Commanders Reconnaissance Corps album, might be the one. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ictureid=12647

mike_vee 13-02-20 12:42 PM

Dumb newbie question , what is the correct orientation for Recce colours ?

Most of the photos on line show patch "square" with green uppermost yet the badge shown on the slouch hat has yellow on top and the original photo shows "diamond" style . :confused:

rac1944 13-02-20 07:43 PM

Recce Arm of Service strip colours are green to the front and yellow to rear. Modern square diagonally split is doing essentially the same.
John

sketchley kid 13-02-20 10:48 PM

RAC 1944....Were you actually in RAC in 1944?

rac1944 14-02-20 08:22 AM

No, no, it reflects a passionate interest rather than doings, on reflection it should be rac19391945.
John

sketchley kid 14-02-20 09:35 AM

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I was a bit concerned I thought you might be older than me....

rac1944 14-02-20 02:58 PM

Nice photo, I like the beret overhang, always thought that had a certain panache.

sketchley kid 14-02-20 11:21 PM

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It's kept well...and I still wear it the same....

fairlie63 15-02-20 02:56 AM

You don't even look any older than in the first photo either. Beret must have kept you young:D

Frank Kelley 15-02-20 09:22 AM

That is truly superb, lovely to see on here, I think you have both kept well.


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It's kept well...and I still wear it the same....


sketchley kid 15-02-20 07:15 PM

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It may be of interest to you, the lapel badges and tie on photo,
Tie and top badge ,,'4th Genova Dragons. (I am Honoury member,) they are in our old camp in Italy.
Churchill tank badge,
Rac badge bought for my Mother from Camp Centre Catterick 1945 (Sixpence (tanner) old money.

Frank Kelley 16-02-20 08:26 AM

Again a super portrait, which RTR did you end up in?


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I was a bit concerned I thought you might be older than me....


sketchley kid 16-02-20 12:43 PM

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None...Queen's Bays and 1st KDG...but Recall to 2nd RTR for two weeks Refresher Cent. Course for. Korea.....But McArthur said he could manage so didn't have to go to Korea.....


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