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Old 14-04-19, 04:41 PM
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Hello

I normally receive from the forum, but for once I wanted to share part of my growing Airborne collection.


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Old 14-04-19, 07:07 PM
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Paul,

The display looks great, thank you for sharing the image with the forum.

Enjoy the hobby, Keith
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Old 14-04-19, 08:32 PM
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Very nicely done, indeed.
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Very nice indeed.
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Old 14-04-19, 11:25 PM
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Paul,

A nicely set up display. Perhaps you could share more information about the RASC cap badge with the yellow plastic backing in the bottom centre of the picture. I was under the impression this was used to denote instructors in the RASC schools etc. What is the airborne link?

Thanks, Stephen.
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Always good to see other people's displays - thanks for sharing
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As I am an Air Despatcher, it’s always good to see. Love it. Out of interest, what is the AAC cap badge relation? Only thing I can think of some horsa gliders did have AD roller fitted with pilot and 2nd pilot being AAC?
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Old 25-04-19, 05:46 PM
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Horsa with AD roller fitted.
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As I am an Air Despatcher, it’s always good to see. Love it. Out of interest, what is the AAC cap badge relation? Only thing I can think of some horsa gliders did have AD roller fitted with pilot and 2nd pilot being AAC?
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All the airborne units (para, Glider and air landing & SAS) were originally part of the AAC.
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Old 26-04-19, 06:32 PM
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Jerry ack, but the AD fraternity has to my knowledge never worn an AAC cap badge?
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Old 27-04-19, 07:48 AM
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Jerry ack, but the AD fraternity has to my knowledge never worn an AAC cap badge?
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My comment was more by way of a theoretical reasoning rather than a statement of what was actually worn Matt, especially in regards to a collectors display.
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Nice display Paul!

All the best with your growing collection.

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A very nice collection indeed.
I really do need to get me a couple of Air Despatcher titles.

Good luck with your collecting

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Old 29-04-19, 07:11 AM
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Thanks for all the responses.

The insignia is from different sources, the Yellow Airborne came together, as did the Dakota patches.

I added the AAC as I thought they would have come under the same banner. As for the RASC cap badge and shoulder titles I do not know if they even wore them.

I have looked extensively and information is sporadic, and I cannot find any good pictures for reference.

Any further information would be appreciated.
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