The Royal Air Force may be the youngest of the three armed services but its 80 year plus history ranks amongst the finest chapters in British history. The skill, sacrifice, and bravery of those who have worn 'light blue' in many forms are legendary.
It is therefore vital that the tens of thousands of men and women who have given the RAF its world renowned reputation should not be over-shadowed by the aircraft they have flown in or supported on the ground. The uniform and insignia so proudly worn by members of the RAF and its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps, together with the WRAF, RAF Reserve and Auxiliary Services, Air Training Corps and the little publicised Royal Observer Corps, have long been overdue for a definitive work.
'Badges and Uniforms of the Royal Air Force' is guaranteed a warm welcome from militaria collectors and all those with a particular interest in this history of the British RAF and aviation.
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Royal Flying Corps
Chapter 2. Early RAF April 1918-October 1918
Chapter 3. Officers and Other Ranks (Service Dress)
Chapter 4. Full Dress, Mess Dress, Bands and Regiment
Chapter 5. Service Dress Badges
Chapter 6. Aircrew Badges
Chapter 7. Distinction and Trade Badges
Chapter 8. Miscellaneous Badges
Chapter 9. Reserve and Auxilliary Service
Chapter 10. Civil Air Guard, University Air Squadrons Air Transport Auxiliary and Ferry Command
Chapter 11. Cadet Forces
Chapter 12. The Royal Observer Corps
Suggested Reading
Acknowledgemets
