Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

billy · #1 30-03-23, 03:36 PM

Well didn’t expect to Win this badge but afraid Know nothing about them? And with China in control not likely to see another soon!
That said “watch this space” can anyone give me details on it please, many thanks in advance Billy

engr9266 · #2 30-03-23, 04:06 PM

Cheers "MATE" , I was bidding on this one.......

Jerry

billy · #3 30-03-23, 05:01 PM

Well thank you underbidder for paying too much!

How are you Jerry? So how did the other fair turn out? And did you go to Malvern, am hearing from some people I know that went and they had a good day out! Would love to have gone but health issues!

You will have to P.M. me details about this badge if you don’t mind? All the best billy

“p.s.” I was Royal Air Force! and you just so happened to be an Army Royal Engineer! so that badge wouldn’t have suited you, wrong colour old chap!

mike_vee · #4 30-03-23, 06:05 PM

Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (HKAAF) - Formed in 1949.

HKAAF granted the title of "Royal" by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970.

Note :From Wiki

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From 1949 to 1970, it was known as the Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (HKAAF). Its royal title was approved by King George VI in 1st May 1951

On 1st March 1993 , the RHKAAF held a disbandment ceremony at its Kai Tak headquarters.

On 31st March 1993 , the squadron standard of RHKAAF was laid up at the St.John's Cathedral.

On 1st April , the GFS (Government Flying Service) commenced operation immediately after the disbandment of its predecessor , RHKAAF.

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billy · #5 31-03-23, 04:14 AM

Thank you Mike, appreciate your help!

RichardP · #6 14-04-23, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by billy

Thank you Mike, appreciate your help!

Hello Gents,
I was serving in HK with the RAFP but attached to a army unit in Kowloon I was there in the audience at the disbandment ceremony and very impressive it was.
On several visits to Kai Tak I acquired a HK Air Cadet officer badge which if you don’t know is the same as a RAF badge but with a propeller instead of a crown.
I also acquired two RHKAAF badges one the same as Billy’s silver item the other the same metal pattern but colourfully enamelled. I don’t know if it was a later/earlier issue or a SNCO badge or which badge came first. Any idea?
Cheers
Richard