RAF roundels with yellow outer on vehicles

[Royal42]

 

Hello all,  I have been sent the photograph below with a query about the yellow outer ring on the roundel.

Were RAF roundels with yellow rings applied to all RAF vehicles, including conversions, such as the OXA model below?

If so, when were they applied and when did the vehicles revert back to red/white/blue roundels?

Were those roundels specific to any special theatre of operations, such as the BEF in 1940, or were they service/worldwide?

 

I would be grateful for any information on this.

Cheers,

Mike

Edited December 10, 2024 by Royal42

[ted angus]

this version was only used in n Africa. . The version used by the RAF on vehicles in europe did not have the yellow . Ted

[Royal42]

Thanks Ted,  that is good to know.  Can you advise if it was used on softskins in North Africa?

cheers,
Mike

[ted angus]

Yes , I am not sure of the exact period it was in use, and pictures I have seen the yellow is hardly visible on portland or light stone. TED

[rupert condick]

hi, 

re Lorry Bedford 30CWT 4x2  A/TK

the RAF roundel was a recognition marking use in the M.E. on the insistence of the RAF that British Vehicles should have Air recognition markings.

1939-12th Jan.1942, none.

13th Jan.1942 - 8th June 1942, St. Andrew's cross on Black.

9th June 1942 - 30th Sept. 1944 RAF roundel with yellow outline.

1st Oct. 1944 - onwards Five-pointed white star surrounded by an 8in white circle

these would be changed when the vehicle can in for a routine repaint, the supply  of paint being an issue.