A rare Royal Flying Corp Pilot Wings flat embroidered with a central laural wreath in blue encircling the RFC monogram surmounted by the King’s crown flanked by elevan white feathers either side on black fabric backing. The reverve is compete with brown fabric backing cloth in mint condition.
£276.00
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Early military aviation was the responsibility of the army who established the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) in 1912. The naval wing moved to the control of the Admiralty when the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was formed in 1914. The two organisations combined to create the independent Royal Air Force (RAF) on 1 April 1918. Those who served in the RFC or RNAS and then the RAF may have records in more than one place.w
A WW2 Royal Air Force Bomb Disposal trade badge embroidered in light blue thread on blue wollen backing. The badge depicts a descending bomb flanked by the letters 'BD', surrounded by a laurel wreath. The badge has no moth hole or damage in very good condition.
Original WW2 Royal Air Force Warrant Officers gilt metal cap badge, which depicts an eagle with its wings spread supported by four laurel fronds surmounted by King's crown with velvet backing; measuring 61mm (h) x 54 (w). The reverse of the badge is complete with both prongs, and in very good condition.
