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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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| Pilots' Flying Badge
(Queens Crown) |
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| RPAS Flying Badge |
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Introduced in 2013 for pilots of remotely piloted aircraft. |
| Weapons Systems Officer/Operator |
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As inertial and satellite based navigation and
automated sensor systems became the norm, the traditional duties of the
Navigator and AEO started to change. This aircrew category was
introduced in April 2003 to reflect these changing roles. It will eventually be the only brevet awarded to back-seat crew. The first examples were awarded in May 2003 |
| Parachute Jump Instructor |
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This flying badge was introduced in 1945 to replace the previous badge. Parachute Jump Instructors (PJIs) are classed as honorary aircrew. |
| Fighter Controller |
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Introduced in 1983 and worn by Fighter Controllers serving aboard Airborne Early Warning aircraft. Fighter Controllers can undertake both air and ground tours |
| Airborne Technician |
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With the introduction of the Boeing Sentry AEW Mk 1 in 1991, there became a need for a qualified electronics technician to be carried to maintain the mass of electronics systems. Airborne Technicians are actually ground tradesmen who can return to normal ground servicing after an airborne tour. |
| Image Analysist |
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With the introduction of the Sentinel R Mk 1 into No 5 Sqn there became a need for Imagery Analysis's and this flying badge was introduced |
The badges shown on this page are provided courtesy of RAF Flying Branch & NCA Trade Advisors at the Ministry of Defence
This page was last updated on 02/02/19
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