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#4123436 - 05/22/15 05:11 PM RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out?  
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I've been aware that the RNAS had their normal dark uniforms, however, when it came to them wearing the uniform similar to the RFC, were there any differences? Were the wings on the chest the same for RFC and RNAS? What was the difference in the caps worn?

If anyone can point me in the right direction it would appreciated immensely. I seem to be stuck when searching.


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#4123462 - 05/22/15 06:02 PM Re: RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out? [Re: AceMedic88]  
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I may be wrong but I would consider Lou an expert on uniforms so send him a PM!


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#4123653 - 05/23/15 02:35 AM Re: RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out? [Re: AceMedic88]  
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Mike Westrop talked about RNAS uniforms in this thread at the Aerodrome. Mike has written many books and articles on all things RNAS, and is the leading expert on the Service
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Go to The Aerodrome Forum, and search for the thread "RNAS uniform info"


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#4123790 - 05/23/15 02:01 PM Re: RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out? [Re: AceMedic88]  
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Maybe not the answer, but in WWII RNAS pilots wore their wings on the chest á la RAF when wearing battledress, with rank on the epaulettes again like the RAF. In full uniform the wings and rank rings were on the sleeve. This is the reason for the title "Wings on my sleeve" of the book by Eric 'winkle' Brown RN.


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#4124134 - 05/24/15 10:29 AM Re: RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out? [Re: AceMedic88]  
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CaNy_Ace88, the discussion Shredward directed you to is a good one on the subject. When it comes to the RNAS uniforms it gets muddled because of early confusion and misreading of the first Admiralty Orders dealing with the subject of uniforms and badges. There appeared to be several shades of RNAS 'khakis', along with different ideas on whether the buttons on said khakis should be gold or brass finish, and whether rank braid should be bright or subdued. But the biggest debacle surrounded the wearing of the wings. Cuff, epaulet, or left breast of the tunic, or a combination? Pilots only, or anyone involved in actual flight duties, regardless of rank or rating? It was a royal mess.

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#4125704 - 05/27/15 07:07 PM Re: RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out? [Re: RAF_Louvert]  
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This may help you out.


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#4125754 - 05/27/15 08:30 PM Re: RNAS uniforms: Can any history buff help me out? [Re: AceMedic88]  
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Thanks for your responses, guys. You guys have given me exactly what I needed.


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Apparently it's in poor taste to tell leaving customers "Thanks for coming."

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