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Showing results 1 to 25 of 28 Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: beaufighter30

Forum: Air Force 14-04-15, 12:53 AM

Replies: 22 Rare Khaki pre-WW2 S.A.A.F. full dress uniform Views: 8,402 Posted By beaufighter30 See the link - Diving Eagle SAAF Finial - and you... See the link - Diving Eagle SAAF Finial - and you may be on the right track as to what was worn on the helmet perhaps?

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 14-04-15, 12:49 AM

Replies: 28 CANADIAN WINTER CAP & RAAF BADGE. Views: 3,600 Posted By beaufighter30 The Air Board did issue an order (I am unable to... The Air Board did issue an order (I am unable to locate copy at present) which required the caps to be handed into stores before trainees left Canada. However with all things military there are...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 17-02-15, 03:06 AM

Replies: 3 Two different fixings RAF side cap. Views: 1,116 Posted By beaufighter30 And sometimes you get lucky and find a maker's... And sometimes you get lucky and find a maker's name on the reverse of the eagle for these type of badges - names like Firmin and others!

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 29-12-14, 01:07 AM

Replies: 9 Help to date these RAAF wings Views: 2,234 Posted By beaufighter30 AG Wings I suggest the middle AG wing is Canadian made Replacement type - melton is black rather than RAAF blue and the white "feathers" are in fact shorter than Australian made wings of the period.:mad:

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 21-11-14, 11:24 PM

Replies: 2 RAAF Camouflage section badge Views: 2,006 Posted By beaufighter30 Actually it is not RAAF specific. It was worn by... Actually it is not RAAF specific. It was worn by personnel seconded to all three services, who were all employed by the Department of Homeland Security. If allocated to RAAF they were issued with a...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 30-09-14, 01:04 AM

Replies: 6 ATC badges Views: 6,497 Posted By beaufighter30 Photo The bottom two are shoulder titles worn by the Australian on greatcoats - I still have the set that were issued to me in the early sixties. The greatcoat withj which I was issued came complete with...

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 22-08-14, 12:40 AM

Replies: 7 RAAF Flight Technician Views: 1,786 Posted By beaufighter30 Yes, the role was specifically created to allow... Yes, the role was specifically created to allow operations of the HS748 on overnight trips. As stated they were ground crew techs who were granted part time flying status.

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 22-08-14, 12:36 AM

Replies: 6 RAAF KC badge marked Scully Montreal Views: 2,390 Posted By beaufighter30 Yes, the Canadians made a blackened/oxidised... Yes, the Canadians made a blackened/oxidised badge to issue to the guys who were commissioned "off course" as Pilot Officers.

Forum: University Regiments, Officer Training Units and Cadets 28-02-14, 10:55 PM

Replies: 7 Australian cadet unit insignia? Views: 8,180 Posted By beaufighter30 As one who attended this school for a short... As one who attended this school for a short period this badge was worn by cadets to the rank of Staff Sgt on hat khaki fur felt. The CUOs and WOs wore a gilt version (without the enamelling)!

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 05-02-14, 01:02 AM

Replies: 9 Volunteer Air Observers Corps (Australia) Badges Views: 2,432 Posted By beaufighter30 There was a Commandant's badge listed on eBay... There was a Commandant's badge listed on eBay last week, but disappeared quickly no doubt after someone offered a price seller couldn't resist!

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-02-14, 12:53 AM

Replies: 8 RAF Central Band Busby Views: 1,841 Posted By beaufighter30 And that badge is worn only by 4 guys in the... And that badge is worn only by 4 guys in the whole RAF. There is an excellent book on the RAF Bands titled "music in Blue" by Gil Singleton, a former Warrant Officer/Bandmaster - who is now the...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-02-14, 12:48 AM

Replies: 15 1918-1925 RAF Badge Is it good ? Views: 2,330 Posted By beaufighter30 Did you buy it (Tanman)? I saw the listing... Did you buy it (Tanman)? I saw the listing on eBay, but after discussing with a UK collector friend decided to pass on it. I am fortunate to own a busby badge, and to have seen a real busby...

Forum: General Topics 16-01-14, 12:18 AM

Replies: 5 A Collection of a Australian Badges Views: 1,271 Posted By beaufighter30 Well done, a good cross section of Aussie and... Well done, a good cross section of Aussie and Scottish regiment badges. I suggest you acquire a suitable reference boo(s) to assist you in identifying those that are not readily identified. ...

Forum: General Topics 03-01-14, 01:37 AM

Replies: 13 australian army stable belts Views: 3,429 Posted By beaufighter30 Nice to see the collection! Nice to see the collection!

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 26-12-13, 04:13 AM

Replies: 8 RAF Central Band Busby Views: 1,841 Posted By beaufighter30 Unfortunately missing its chinstrap. I am... Unfortunately missing its chinstrap. I am fortunate to own 2 - one for a bandsman, similar to that shown and another to a Warrant Officer/Bandmaster with comes with a red plume and a bullion...

Forum: General Topics 01-12-13, 07:29 AM

Replies: 15 Fake non existent badge Views: 2,208 Posted By beaufighter30 Sorry I am unable to get photo to upload at this... Sorry I am unable to get photo to upload at this stage.

Forum: General Topics 01-12-13, 07:27 AM

Replies: 15 Fake non existent badge Views: 2,208 Posted By beaufighter30 The RAAF introduced the Principal Air Chaplain... The RAAF introduced the Principal Air Chaplain badge circa 1954/55 (first PAC having been appointed 1952 as to Skypilot - The history of Chaplains in the RAAF), and remained in use until 1972...

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 18-11-13, 01:31 AM

Replies: 5 what is this wing? Views: 2,245 Posted By beaufighter30 Hi Badgecollector, Definitely not Aussie,... Hi Badgecollector, Definitely not Aussie, wrong colour wreath and the use of lurex - fortunately we have not succumbed to using this horrible material as yet!

Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 14-11-13, 07:23 AM

Replies: 4 SASR Para Wings Views: 1,443 Posted By beaufighter30 Yes, it is a nice group of badges! Yes, it is a nice group of badges!

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 05-11-13, 02:04 AM

Replies: 3 Guinea Airways Pilot Wings Views: 1,000 Posted By beaufighter30 Well done, can't imagine too many survived. Any... Well done, can't imagine too many survived. Any flying in PNG of that period carried a high risk factor for the balus and the pilot and passengers!

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 03-11-13, 11:32 PM

Replies: 10 RAAF Combat Controller Views: 4,352 Posted By beaufighter30 there is a 2 page spread in today's Air Force... there is a 2 page spread in today's Air Force News on the training for this mustering. http://airforcenews.realviewdigital.com/

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 01-11-13, 01:17 AM

Replies: 10 RAAF Combat Controller Views: 4,352 Posted By beaufighter30 These guys are not JBACs (which is the new... These guys are not JBACs (which is the new designation for what was Air Traffic Controllers). The badge is worn on the left breast - and also doubles as the beret badge. The two pictures in my...

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 28-10-13, 06:46 AM

Replies: 10 RAAF Combat Controller Views: 4,352 Posted By beaufighter30 No. The RAAF or DMO no longer allow maker's marks... No. The RAAF or DMO no longer allow maker's marks on the reverse of badges, the only recent exception to this of my knowledge is the Army A wing as this was done by the Regiment direct with maker, as...

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 26-10-13, 04:20 AM

Replies: 10 RAAF Combat Controller Views: 4,352 Posted By beaufighter30 RAAF Combat Controller This is a new role (part of Special Forces) and they have acquired their own "wing" and beret (aircraft grey). Interesting in that the "wing" is also worn as a badge on beret - a big change for...

Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 26-10-13, 04:16 AM

Replies: 5 RAAF Jewish Chaplains collar badges Views: 4,429 Posted By beaufighter30 That question needs to be directed to DMO. ... That question needs to be directed to DMO. Some YEARS ago I had confirmation that were 52 pairs in the RAAF stores system. At this stage I can say I know 4 pairs live in 3 collections that I...

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