RAF Parachute Wings 1970's-80's cloth?

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks Colin

I needed confirmation "reproduction".

Again much appreciated for the detailed replies.

cheers

Phill

[bess55]

Really informative thread chaps!

For interests sake, my RN wings as discussed above and examples of the RAF red on stone tropical uniform badges - these were my Dads, worn in Malaya during the emergency in the 50's.(off topic I know, but just as an illustration of the style)

Regards all

Bess

[bess55]

And the later bullion RN wings

[Phill Lockett]

Hi Bess

Thanks for showing the red on stone tropical badges and dating them with your Dads service in the 50's malayan emergency.

Good stuff.

Phill

[RAY WALKLING]

A temporary AMO of 1963 introduced the following badge:-22H/1410 Badge, arm, parachutist,with wings. The badge was to be worn on the sleeve of Nos 1, 2 and 6(tropical) dresses and on combat or parachutist protective clothing.
Subsequently a standing AMO of 1964 which lists of badges of blue/grey and red embroidery shows only the above mentioned badge in issue, with no mention of red embroidered badge whatsoever

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks Ray

Appreciate the input.

Would be interesting to see the differance between a 1963-1972 and post 1972 wing.

cheers

Phill

[RAY WALKLING]

Dress Regulations for Airmen and Airwomen promulgated in 1965 and again in 1970 describe the above mentioned badge as follows "The Parachute badge (with wings) depicts an open parachute flanked by a pair of wings. The parachute is embroidered in white and the wings in light blue a a shaped blue-grey background"
Later regulations in 1973 alter the above description as follows "on a shaped dark blue background"

[Phill Lockett]

Thank you Ray , for the added "official" changes.

Small details but it is always good to add to my notes.

cheers

Phill

[bess55]

Chaps, again for interest - re posts #9 & #10, attached the current Royal Marines tropical wings as discussed there.

[54Bty]

Originally Posted by bess55

And the later bullion RN wings

That is an odd description on the label.

"BADGE RN FLYING AND RM PARACHUTIST"

Marc

[bess55]

Maybe Royal Marines 'Parachute', but sailors 'just fly . . . ' ha ha!

[Phill Lockett]

Hi Bess

Thanks for showing.

Certainly a lot of wings for me to get but at least I know what to look for!!

cheers

Phill

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

That is an odd description on the label.

"BADGE RN FLYING AND RM PARACHUTIST"

Marc

Originally Posted by bess55

Maybe Royal Marines 'Parachute', but sailors 'just fly . . . ' ha ha!

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - 14 November 2003

131/03 Reinstatement of Parachutist Badge for Wear by Qualified RN Officers and Ratings (U) [RNSO/61 0/1 f7/1 : (9)380x27208]

2. The purpose of this DCI is to announce that the wearing of the Parachutist Badge by qualified personnel is reinstated with immediate effect. The badge was formerly worn on the left sleeve but to avoid confusion with flying badges, and to bring the RN in line with the RM and the other two Services, the badge will be worn on the right sleeve. The badge is to be positioned 51mm below the shoulder seam.

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[54Bty]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - 14 November 2003

131/03 Reinstatement of Parachutist Badge for Wear by Qualified RN Officers and Ratings (U) [RNSO/61 0/1 f7/1 : (9)380x27208]
Quote:
2. The purpose of this DCI is to announce that the wearing of the Parachutist Badge by qualified personnel is reinstated with immediate effect. The badge was formerly worn on the left sleeve but to avoid confusion with flying badges, and to bring the RN in line with the RM and the other two Services, the badge will be worn on the right sleeve. The badge is to be positioned 51mm below the shoulder seam.

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Do they mean the "LIGHT BULB"?

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

Do they mean the "LIGHT BULB"?

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media...5951E18CB27219

3920. Parachutist Badge

Qualified military parachutists shall wear the Army pattern parachutist badge, a parachute with wings, to be worn on the right arm 31mm below the shoulder seam, as follows:

a. No 1 Uniform. The full-sized badge in gold on blue.
b. No 2 Uniform (Mess Undress). The miniature badge (length 51mm, height
20mm) gold on blue.
c. PCS/MTP. The badge is NOT to be attached or worn with RIG22 jackets, or worn with replacement RNPCS, new MTP or overalls from 1 Apr 22.

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