Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Adopted in 1913 by the RFC, it formed the basis of the RAF Flying Badge in 1918. |
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Originally adopted in 1915 by the RFC, its use was continued by the RAF until superseded by the Navigators and Bomb Aimers badges in 1942 |
| Shoulder Title (Metal) |
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| Collar (left) and Cap (right) Badges |
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| Works and Building Services
Collar (left) and Cap (right) Badges
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| Wireless Operators |
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| Officers' Cap Badge |
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| Chief Petty Officers' Cap Badge |
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| Pilot (Other Ranks) |
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| Airship Coxswain |
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| RNAS Anti-Aircraft Corps |
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| RNAS Engineer |
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Flying Badges in the RNAS were worn on the cuffs above the rank braid. To see them click here
This page was last updated on 17/03/25©
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