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[Lemataf]

Thank you for your explanations.

Best regards,

JD

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[Lemataf]

Originally Posted by nbroadarrowz

The FAA badge is in the style of the cuff badges of the RNR, RNVR etc.
According to Royal Navy Uniforms 1930-1945 by Brayley, p147 the FAA cuff badges were worn by Naval Artificers serving with the Fleet Air Arm. The badges were unofficial. I can imagine that their use was more widespread.
Barry

Hi Barry,

I am right now scanning pics from a former ww2 fighter pilot from FAA. One the pics seems to show this FAA title (only two letters fully visible actually, previous one partially). Interestingly, the two A are dotted (one dot after each) + title worn a few centimeters from the bottom of the left sleeve. Seems to be worn by a young midship or Sub-Lt (1944-45 time window likely assuming the rest of the pics & docs in the lot).

Cheers,

JD

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Originally Posted by Lemataf

Hi Barry,

I am right now scanning pics from a former ww2 fighter pilot from FAA. One the pics seems to show this FAA title (only two letters fully visible actually, previous one partially). Interestingly, the two A are dotted (one dot after each) + title worn a few centimeters from the bottom of the left sleeve. Seems to be worn by a young midship or Sub-Lt (1944-45 time window likely assuming the rest of the pics & docs in the lot).

Cheers,

JD

Hi JD,
To my knowledge officers did not wear cuff badges. The badges were unofficial and private purchase so variations will exist. I would be interested to see your photo.
Thanks,
Barry

[Lemataf]

Hi Barry,

Here you go. Not certain about the first letter, but again this comes from a lot of docs & pics from a ww2 FAA fighter pilot. Served in RNVR early 1944.

Actually no rank mark at the bottom of the sleeve on this pic, so likely midship, correct?

Cheers,

JD

[Alex Rice]

A midshipman would still be wearing an officer's cap badge. This guy is wearing the badge of a Petty Officer.
Cheers,
Alex

[Lemataf]

Thanks Alex. So, PO (wonder then from rest of lot if men following the officers’ course wore PO uniform at some stage of their training class -was actually so for free french navy men undergoing the officers’ candidate course-?).

Now: anyone thinking of a possible other badge ending by A.A. worn at this position? Don’t see personally. Is this place (left sleeve bottom) the usual place to wear FAA (if this)?

Cheers,

JD

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Originally Posted by Lemataf

Hi Barry,

Here you go. Not certain about the first letter, but again this comes from a lot of docs & pics from a ww2 FAA fighter pilot. Served in RNVR early 1944.

Actually no rank mark at the bottom of the sleeve on this pic, so likely midship, correct?

Cheers,

JD

I think your man is a Class III rating. He is identified by the double breasted jacket, black horn buttons and cap badge. I do believe that the badge on his cuff is FAA.
Barry

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