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CRAF or RAF, can you idenitfy the uniform??
« on: Sunday 20 November 05 21:19 GMT (UK) »
Hello

RAF or CRAF?

If you have knowledge of Air Force uniforms and badges, please read on.

I've recently placed a posting on Rootschat regarding a photograph found in 1944.  It's become a lengthy posting and I'm trying to separate some of the findings and queries raised

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,101535.165.html

I have attached a scanned photograph of the buttons and badge.  We are trying to work out if the uniform is RCAF or RAF.  I cannot see Canada on the shoulder.  Is it possible that the man may have been in the Canadian Air Force but as he was serving in the UK he didn't necessarily have a Canadian badge?

All help, tips and comments are appreciated.

Regards
Caroline
Anges Weild - Annan - married William Blenkinsop - Annan
Jane Scott, Roxborough who married William Hope (children, Wilhelmina Amelia, Horatio Nelson Trafalga Hope!) 
James Blenkinsop (born Dumfries)
James Blenkinsop (born Lancashire)
Wilhelmina Blenkisop (born Surrey) married Arthur Price (Wales)
Henry Reginald Price (Brecon, South Wales)
Evans (Coelbren, Wales)

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SOLVED - RCAF or RAF, can you idenitfy the uniform??
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 20 November 05 21:47 GMT (UK) »
Bob Schwarts has kindly given me permission to post one of his photographs from his web site.

The shoulder insignia of an Eagle which looks similar to the one in my picture.  The site says also states the following:

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They were worn by all ranks underneath Warrant Officers, i.e from Aircraftman Second Class (AC2), through AC1, LAC, Corporal, Sergeant, and finally Flight-Sergeant. 

The eagles are meant to be worn in pairs, with the both of the eagles facing backward. The unofficial translation of the RAF motto, "We have eyes everywhere", refers to the fact the wearer's own eyes are facing forward in combination with the eyes of the eagles that are facing rearwards

There is also a picture of the Canadian badge. 

The eagle-eyed amongst you (no pun intended!) will hopefully know much more.

Thanks
Caroline
Anges Weild - Annan - married William Blenkinsop - Annan
Jane Scott, Roxborough who married William Hope (children, Wilhelmina Amelia, Horatio Nelson Trafalga Hope!) 
James Blenkinsop (born Dumfries)
James Blenkinsop (born Lancashire)
Wilhelmina Blenkisop (born Surrey) married Arthur Price (Wales)
Henry Reginald Price (Brecon, South Wales)
Evans (Coelbren, Wales)