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Old 12-06-17, 07:47 AM
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Default Help required to identify RAF badge & stripe on lapel

Hi all, I was hoping someone could advise me as to what the badge is on the breast pocket of this mans uniform. Also what the stripe represents on the corner of the lapel.
I apologise for the quality of the photo. Many thanks, Ian
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Old 12-06-17, 11:10 AM
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Hello Bellingtonian, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 12-06-17, 11:29 AM
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I suspect that the 'silver stripe' is a tri-colour ribbon of his national flag and the breast badge shows he is a foreign national serving in the RAF.
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Old 12-06-17, 11:40 AM
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Free Czech Squadron RAF.
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Old 12-06-17, 12:31 PM
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As he looks to be non aircrew-is it correct that during the war the SD cap was usually worn by police or drivers? Regards, Paul.
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Old 13-06-17, 08:15 PM
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Many thanks for the replies. I think the man was posted in the North East of England during the war and your information may help to identify him.
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Old 13-06-17, 08:53 PM
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Free Czech Squadron RAF.
The badge looks like it may be a Czech army badge.
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Old 13-06-17, 10:18 PM
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The badge looks like it may be a Czech army badge.
That's the one.
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Old 14-06-17, 08:26 AM
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Cheers Hoot
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MATÝSEK Alois, Sgt, 787768
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MATÝSEK Alois, Sgt, 787768
How did you do that?
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Old 17-08-17, 07:30 PM
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blue-grey magick of course
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Old 17-08-17, 08:09 PM
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As he looks to be non aircrew-is it correct that during the war the SD cap was usually worn by police or drivers? Regards, Paul.
he was AG/WO on Wellingtons, No 311 Sqn.
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Old 09-10-17, 10:35 PM
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MATÝSEK Alois, Sgt, 787768
Wow, great stuff Skyeman
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