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RAF Drone Pilot Wings
Hi have just received these Wings still in original packaging, for RAF Drone Pilots, are these becomming readily available now? Hope you like them any information on them appreciated Cheers billy
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Hi Billy, I recently tried to get a pair from a Sqn contact but it seems they're still hard to acquire. I'm told that the pilots are encouraged not to wear them, as in the current state of world affairs it singles them out as prime targets. If you get another I'd appreciate it for my own collection.
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Craig taken 2 years baddgering to get these but will ask if some more can be acquired if I could get 5 I'd want 10 and if I had 10 I'd want more so will sound out other avenues, but will let you know all the best for now Billy
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Billy,
I dont know anything about the current RAF. Are the drone pilots all officers or are some NCO's and airman qualified also. Do all ranks wear it and is it worn in the same place as standard pilots wings above the breast pocket. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Hi Gents,
A interesting topic this one, thanks to all for contributing. A subject I know absolutely nothing about but have driven past the US drone air base a few time in northern Nevada and spotted a few taking off/landing. It may be a daft question but are 'drone' pilots actually 'real' pilots? I mean can and do they actually have experience/qualifications in sitting in a cockpit and leaving the ground? No disrespect to any drone pilots reading this, it's just that I don't know and wonder where all these developments are taking us, so curious. Cheers, Roy
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RPAS
The more correct title for the drones is Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) and as far as I know, all pilots in the RAF are officers - thus the wings are only worn by officers. It differs from the standard wing only in the colour of the wreath and is worn in the same place on the best dress jacket.
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Regards, Craig |
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Thanks Craig,
Great information. It's always a good day when one learns something new.. Cheers, Roy
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A few years back the RAF cut those pilots under training, I think some of these Pilots (some only had a few hours short of being fully qualified) became Drone Pilots I think in America but will find out and post over the weekend, they are now in U/K as well, but I think? for security concerns the wings are not to be worn! Will confirm this over the weekend also!
Worn as normal Wings above Left Breast pocket, and are qualified Pilots, any other information regards these would be welcomed as its interesting, a new chapter in the RAF history. All the best billy |
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A year ago, I had a couple of pairs made as a gap filler by a British company specializing in wings etc. I can't remember the company's name offhand, but I believe I posted them afterwards. They cost me a fiver each and look just like Billy's, but without the NATO stock number. I suspect that because there are so few RPAS pilots, the wings are still rare. So, lucky bugger Billy for getting the real McCoy!
David |
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Fake! Simon the real are padded, whereas these on Ebay look to be flat, and with thicker Laurels! Also Crown, and RAF in centre is different, thankfully enough differences when seen adjacent to the real one! Cheers billy
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Billy, It doesnt take them long does it
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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And another one, this time being sold as an "excellent copy".
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-RA...QAAOSwtJZXWQ4~ Roger |
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