Ian L Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Where would I find out what a RAF pilot officer would be wearing if he were flying fighters or bombers in 1944 ? I need an RAF uniform (repo is good enough) for events such as Goodwood Revival, 1940s dance and prehaps the odd military vehicle show etc ? not the full kit as this is not for reenactments, just uniform, hat, shirt, badges etc I was going to have a uniform made by WWW.PEGASUS MILITARIA.COM Is there a good book ? web site ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneer Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi there, try Blighty Medals, long eaton, nottingham as thats where i bought mine from, they always have them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Not exactly on topic but I have to mention it. If you read Wing Leader by Johnny Johnson, he describes one of his flight commanders, Cocky Dundas as having come from the volunteer reserve and he always wore non-matching shoulder titles and IIRC he was always taking flak for it. IMHO it's that sort of snippet that makes uniforms interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Not exactly on topic but I have to mention it. If you read Wing Leader by Johnny Johnson, he describes one of his flight commanders, Cocky Dundas as having come from the volunteer reserve and he always wore non-matching shoulder titles and IIRC he was always taking flak for it. IMHO it's that sort of snippet that makes uniforms interesting. Cheers, I've been meaning to read his story I'll pick that book up, talking of books have you read Warburtons War ? an interesting life and his last flight was from an Airfield just a couple of miles from where I live. Thanks Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi there, try Blighty Medals, long eaton, nottingham as thats where i bought mine from, they always have them in. Checked then out but could not find uniforms, just medals ? have I got the correct one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDONE Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Where would I find out what a RAF pilot officer would be wearing if he were flying fighters or bombers in 1944 ? I need an RAF uniform (repo is good enough) for events such as Goodwood Revival, 1940s dance and prehaps the odd military vehicle show etc ? not the full kit as this is not for reenactments, just uniform, hat, shirt, badges etcI was going to have a uniform made by WWW.PEGASUS MILITARIA.COM Is there a good book ? web site ? Contact Nick or Dicky they will sort you out..... http://www.sabresales.co.uk/ Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Cheers, I've been meaning to read his story I'll pick that book up, talking of books have you read Warburtons War ? an interesting life and his last flight was from an Airfield just a couple of miles from where I live. Thanks Ian No but I just read his wiki entry and it does make for an interesting read. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneer Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yes you have the right Blighty, however, they sell medals online but at there shop they sell all types of militaria, they just do not put any of it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Ian, It is easy to pick up a post war tunic and convert it to look like a wartime one. I have many original Wartime RAF uniforms, quite happy to show you them. Cheers Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Ian, It is easy to pick up a post war tunic and convert it to look like a wartime one. I have many original Wartime RAF uniforms, quite happy to show you them. Cheers Jules Cheer Julian I wiil pop round and see you soon as I need one for Goodwood Revival Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Contact Nick or Dicky they will sort you out..... http://www.sabresales.co.uk/ Paul Thanks Paul I popped down there a few days ago and got all of the little bits I needed !!! what a Aladins Cave, Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDONE Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Great!, glad to be of service. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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