The Formation Sign - 100 Years of the RAF

[grey_green_acorn]

Received my copy of issue 270 this morning. "Per Adua Ad Astra - Celebrating 100 years of Royal Air Force Uniforms and Insignia".

48 pages of detailed information beautifully illustrated throughout with colour images and black and white photos.

While I am not an RAF collector this is a "must have" for all with an interest in military history.

Congratulations to the editor and other Forum members for their contributions.

Tim

[Sonofacqms]

I have just opened my copy, a wonderful effort by all concerned and I hope they have printed a few overs to sell, a must for badge collectors.

Rob

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn

Received my copy of issue 270 this morning. "Per Adua Ad Astra - Celebrating 100 years of Royal Air Force Uniforms and Insignia".

48 pages of detailed information beautifully illustrated throughout with colour images and black and white photos.

While I am not an RAF collector this is a "must have" for all with an interest in military history.

Congratulations to the editor and other Forum members for their contributions.

Tim

Agreed - Absolutely. Is the RAF Museum aware of its existence? Mike

[mm1]

Hi,

Where can you get a copy ?

mark

[grey_green_acorn]

Originally Posted by mm1

Hi,

Where can you get a copy ?

mark

Mark,

email militaryheraldrysociety@gmail.com for details

Tim

[mm1]

Cheers Tim,

Mark

[Mike B]

Thanks Tim for starting this thread - quite right too, a great tribute to RFC, RNAS, RAF, and its many branches.

Never mind 'where can I get a copy' ... why not join? The Military Heraldry Society would welcome more recruits whose collective knowledge can only add benefit to all.
http://militaryheraldrysociety.com/join.html

The expertise encapsulated in the journal 'The Formation Sign' is already incredible and covers a huge range of military and home front interests. The more members that join, the better. We have a great committee, but particular credit to our Editor, Jon Mills ('postwarden' on the forum here).

I was disappointed to miss the unique opportunity yesterday - granted to Members of the Military Heraldry Society, and advertised in our journal - to visit RAF Scampton as private guests (I wish I could clone myself to be in more than one place at a time ... but already have a twin). What a great way to celebrate 100 years of the RAF ... looking forward to reports of the visit.

Mike

[engr9266]

On my return home from RAF SCAMPTON on Sat 21/07 my copy was waiting for me. It was a good day at Scampton, when I eventually got there (drat damm sat nav) meeting old friends and new. I came away with 19 examples of the Southern Command formation patch (thanks Malcolm).

Many thanks to Jon & wife for making the arrangement.
Jerry

[Peter Brydon]

Sorry to have missed the meeting, the latest Formation Sign is a much better reference work for RAF badges than the hardback book I have on the subject.

P.B.

[Mike]

Mine's here too. Lovely piece of work. Superb illustrations and a very handy reference.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by engr9266

On my return home from RAF SCAMPTON on Sat 21/07 my copy was waiting for me. It was a good day at Scampton, when I eventually got there (drat damm sat nav) meeting old friends and new. I came away with 19 examples of the Southern Command formation patch (thanks Malcolm).

Many thanks to Jon & wife for making the arrangement.
Jerry

If time and inclination permit, I should love to see the 19 examples of the Southern Command sign. Occasional rather desirable manufacturers' errors crop up from time to time. This is an RA variation. Mike
RA Southern Command Variation or Error.jpg

[engr9266]

Mike, PM me with your email address and I will send photo's of all 19, later in the week.
Jerry

[Peter Brydon]

Just seen on a news app that the MOD confirm that they are selling off RAF Scampton.

A few more bob towards the Brexit divorce bill

P.B.

[Postwarden]

My thanks to all for the kind words about the RAF 100 edition ofThe Formation Sign.

A limited number of copies - currently around 18 - are available for sale to those who are not members of the Society.

Paypal payment of £10 (inc UK postage) to militaryheraldrysociety@gmail.com together with your address will see a copy on its way.

Copies sent to Europe cost £13 inc postage, those to the USA and other countries - except Australia and Singapore - cost £14 inc postage.

If in doubt about postage costs please email the above address first.

Any other questions please PM me.

I will post a few more page images shortly.

Jon

[Postwarden]

Copies have just reached me and will by posted to those who have ordered and paid in the next few days.

Buy yours before they disappear.

Jon