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07-02-14, 07:38 AM
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Help with RAOC Group
Guys,
who can help ID this stuff came as one lot to a RAOC officer who served in Burma and then in Africa? Any help especially with vehicle flags appreciated. Shaun http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...p?albumid=2214 
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#2
07-02-14, 11:23 AM
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The Blue Pennent with Red Circle is 'Flag Distinguishing Ordnance Depot' and flown at a RAOC Field Depot.
Not seen the Blue/Red/Blue Pennant before but probably localy made? Also a very nice pair of RAOC 'Hose Tops' for wear with shorts.
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08-02-14, 12:05 PM
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08-02-14, 01:39 PM
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HQ East Africa Command
The red/black pennant with the formation sign of East Africa Command superimposed is just that - HQ East Africa Command. Fort Jesus is a reference to a Portuguese-built fort in Mombasa which was captured by the Omanis in 1698 and was from 1895 a Kenya Government Prison.
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08-02-14, 03:11 PM
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The green pennant may have been flown on the last vehicle in a convoy which was normally the fitters truck and a practice carried on after the formation of REME.
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#6
08-02-14, 11:50 PM
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Green Flag may well be a Convoy Flag, but they are normally rectangular, in bunting or today nylon.
Convoy Flags consist of: White/Black Flag - Convoy Leader Blue Flag - Packet Leader (A Convoy can consist of several packets) Green Flag - End Packet Red Flag - Hazard Load i.e. Fuel or Explosives Yellow Flag (not illustrated) - flown on breakdown (carried by all vehicles) Fitters Truck is normally in the end packet, even today. Convoy Packet Colours can be shown as a coloured side light or rear convoy lamp at night.
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13-02-14, 07:37 PM
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