Flying Suit Badge - Date? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

mjw · #1 25-04-23, 04:27 PM

I have this patch which I believe is a flying suit badge of the Empire Test Pilots School. What would be the age of this item. I thought 1960s?

Any help or advice greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

mike_vee · #2 26-04-23, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mjw

I have this patch which I believe is a flying suit badge of the Empire Test Pilots School. What would be the age of this item. I thought 1960s?

Any help or advice greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

The arms were officially granted on September 7, 1949.

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It was established in 1943, the first of its type. The school moved to RAF Cranfield in October 1945, then to the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough in July 1947, before returning to Boscombe Down on 29 January 1968.

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mjw · #3 26-04-23, 08:19 AM

Hello Mike.

Many thanks for the info. Greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

Alanp · #4 13-06-23, 12:36 PM

That edging suggests seventies or later

mjw · #5 13-06-23, 04:40 PM

Alan.

Many thanks. Greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Malcolm.