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REPRODUCTION Flying Kit Item
Number
Price,
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Type D Flying Gloves
Chestnut brown leather gloves with a soft wool lining. Early in the war, these were intended to be worn with heated glove inserts. By 1944, they were worn with a simple rayon/silk liner or, more commonly, alone.

Beautifully made with very high quality glove leather. Complete with repro A.M. stores reference tag.

Available in sizes 
8, 8-1/2, 9, 9-1/2 and 10
click here for sizing instructions 

OUT OF STOCK
NEW ORDER IN PRODUCTION

R-041 $38
AIRCREW PARACHUTE BAG
Tan canvas parachute bag. These were intended to be used for storing and carrying parachutes but are frequently seen in use as a carrying bag for aircrew kit.
Patterned on an original Irvin Airchute design. NOTE: There were several different patterns of parachute bags seen during WW2.
Approximate size is:
15 inches tall  x 18 inches long x 10 inches wide.

Available with or without the Irvin Air Chute, Ltd stamp on the upper flap.

In Stock

R-056 $60
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These sweaters are designed to be snug-fitting to allow them to be worn beneath the battledress blouse.

If you prefer loose-fitting clothing, please order the next larger size.

Black Aircrew Sweater
Excellent copy of the mid/late-war black/dark blue aircrew sweater. Occasionally referred to as Lend-Lease due to most being manufactured in the US under contract to Britain. These have the correct high collar (not a turtle-neck) and are perfect copies of the wartime original used as a pattern.

These are not navy blue versions of the early-war RAF-issue white aircrew frock. This pattern was adopted for use by RAF and Fleet Air Arm and is a different design.

Available in:
Medium (40-42), Large (44-46), XL (48-50)

IMPORTANT NOTE
These are made from 100% wool -- Hand-wash in cold water and allow to air dry. If you put these in the washer and/or dryer, you will end up with a micro-sized sweater.

In Stock

R-007 $62
(M, L)

$72
(XL)

REPRODUCTION Badging Item
Number
Price,
US$

RAF pilots wing.
This is one of the more common designs used by RAF during WW2. Off white threads on black backing. Wreath is brown.

Full Sized RAF pilots wing.

In Stock

R-003 $12.00
RCAF pilots wing.
This is one of the more common designs used by RCAF during WW2. Correct pinkish thread for the wings and copper brown for the wreath.

In Stock

R-061 $12.00
RAAF pilots wing.
The official Australian-produced RAAF pattern used during WW2. White wing with black highlights and light blue wreath.

In Stock

R-062 $12.00
RNZAF  pilots wing.
Based on a common pattern as issued to pilots RNZAF pilots based in the European theatre.

In Stock

R-006 $10.00
SAAF pilots wing.
Based on a standard South African pattern as issued to SAAF pilots. 

In Stock

R-052 $10.00
RAF Air Gunner  (AG) halfwing.
Based on a standard RAF pattern. Drab threads, brown wreath

In Stock

R-080 $10.00
RCAF Air Gunner (AG) halfwing.
Based on a 1943 straight-wing pattern. Pinkish threads, copper brown wreath, red crown.

In Stock

R-081 $10.00
RCAF Wireless Air Gunner (WAG) halfwing.
Based on a 1943 straight-wing pattern. Pinkish threads, copper brown wreath, red crown.

In Stock

R-082 $10.00
RAAF Air Gunner  (AG) halfwing.
Based on a standard RAAF pattern. White threads, blue  wreath

In Stock

R-083 $10.00
RAF Observer halfwing.
Based on a standard RAF pattern. Drab threads on black backing.

In Stock

R-084 $10.00
RAF Ground Signaller Badge
Worn by members of the RAF Regiment. Blue embroidery on dark backing.

In Stock

R-053 $10.00
SAAF aircrew  halfwing.
Based on a standard South African pattern as issued to all SAAF aircrew. The SAAF did not distinguish between the other aircrew trades. All aircrew wore this style wing.

In Stock

R-053 $10.00

RAF/Commonwealth
Officer Rank Braid
Correct black edging with blue silk centers. As used by RAF from 1920 through present.

Available in thin, medium, and wide widths.

Thin is used for P/O and the central stripe of S/L ranks.

Medium width used for F/O, F/L, W/C, G/C

Wide width used  as base braid for Air Ranks.

Price is per linear yard

In Stock

R-048
(thin)

R-049
(medium)

R-050
(wide)

$6/
yard

$8/
yard

$12/
yard

WARRANT OFFICER CRESTS
Blue on black crests as worn by RAF, RCAF, RNZAF Warrant Officer 1's

In Stock

R-067 $12/pair
RCAF Flight Sergeant/WO2 Crown

Embroidered crown as worn above the Sgt chevrons by RCAF Flight Sergeants. Embroidered in shiny blue threads on dark backing. 

Also worn on the lower cuff by RCAF WO2's. WO2s wore Other Ranks pattern uniforms with shoulder eagles.

In Stock

R-090 $12/
pair
RAF NCO Stripes
Very well made with a black backing and correct multi-piece chevrons attached. Sold in pairs

In Stock

R-036 $15/
pair
RAF Other Ranks Shoulder Eagles

Light blue embroidered eagles on black wool backing material. Sold in matched pairs (left and right -- eagles face wearers rear)

In Stock

R-063 $12/
pair
RAF Tropical Other Ranks Shoulder Eagles
Red embroidered eagles on KD backing material. Sold in matched pairs (left and right -- eagles face wearers rear). Cut to size and ready to be sewn on.

In Stock

R-066 $12/pair
RAF Other Ranks Theatre-Made Tropical Shoulder Eagles

Red embroidered eagles on KD backing material. These were based on originals believed sold in Cairo. Sold in matched pairs (left and right -- eagles face wearers rear)

These are on an oversized cloth backing and need to be sewn on at the correct size. Guide marks are on the cloth to show what correct final size should be while allowing extra material to sew under the seam for a finished edge.

In Stock

R-054 $12/
pair
RAAF Other Ranks Shoulder Eagles
This is the RAAF pattern shoulder eagle for wear by members of the RAAF. These were also worn on blue-grey BD being worn by RAAF members.

Medium blue embroidered eagles on dark blue backing material. Sold in pairs. Note: All RAAF eagles face the same way -- to the eagles left.

In Stock

R-064 $12/
pair
SAAF Red-Force Tabs
Red-orange wool felt strips worn by South Africans who volunteered for foreign service. This is original surplus, not repro.

Price is for two (2) strips -- 1-1/4" x 6". This is for the felt strips only. The khaki slip-on shown is for illustration purposes only.

In Stock

R-051 $10/
pair
SAAF/British Army Officer Rank Stars (Pips)
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Army officer's rank stars. Correct khaki-green wool backing.

Also available on Infantry/General List red and Airborne light blue backing.

R070 $5/pair
British Army Officer Airborne Rank Stars (Pips)
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Army officer's rank stars. Correct light blue wool backing.
R072 $5/pair
British Army Officer Infantry Rank Stars (Pips)
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Army officer's rank stars. Correct scarlet wool backing.
R071 $5/pair
Sergeant Chevrons
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Sergeant chevrons. Correct khaki-green wool backing (not serge BD material as on other copies). 

Chevron tape is brown with off-white/tan herringbone. Regulation 6-inch span

In Stock

RK-560 $15/pair
REPRODUCTION Nationality Titles Item
Number
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RAF Eagle Squadron shoulder patches
Includes both left and right patch. By regulations, eagles face the rear when worn. In actual practice, they can be seen facing forward, backwards, each facing left, or each facing right.

White embroidery on blue-grey wool backing. Protective black gauze on reverse.

In Stock

R-005 $25/pair
AUSTRALIA Titles
Titles as worn by Australians serving as members of the RAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock on dark backing

Blue-grey backing temporarily unavailable

R-072 $10/
pair
NEW ZEALAND Titles
Titles as worn by New Zealanders serving as members of the RAF or RNZAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

R-073 $10/
pair
RHODESIA Titles
Titles as worn by Rhodesians serving as members of the RAF or Rhodesian Air Force. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock

R-074 $10/
pair
SOUTH AFRICA Titles
Titles as worn by South Africans serving as members of the RAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock on dark backing

Blue-grey backing temporarily unavailable

R-075 $12/
pair
USA Titles
Titles as worn by Americans serving as members of the RAF or RCAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock on dark backing

Blue-grey backing temporarily unavailable

R-076 $12/
pair
Tropical USA Titles
Red-on tan USA titles as worn on khaki drill clothing by Americans serving as members of the RAF or RCAF..

In Stock

R-065 $10/pair
CANADA Titles
Titles as worn by Canadians serving as members of the RAF or RCAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock on dark backing

Blue-grey backing temporarily unavailable

R-077 $12/
pair
Tropical CANADA Titles
Red-on tan CANADA titles as worn on khaki drill clothing by Canadians serving as members of the RAF or RCAF.

In Stock

R-069 $10/pair

POLAND Titles
A very limited production run of  straight-style and curved style nationality tabs as used by Polish nationals serving in the RAF. Light-blue text on blue-grey or early-war light-blue on black. Price is for one pair of curved or straight pattern titles.

Straight: In Stock (specify blue-grey or black)
Curved: Temporarily out of stock (blue-grey backing)

R-038 $12/
pair
CZECHOSLOVAKIA Titles
A very limited production run of  curved style nationality tabs as used by Czech nationals serving in the RAF. Light-blue text on blue-grey. Price is for one pair of curved  pattern titles.

In Stock

R-047 $12/
pair
FRANCE Titles
A very limited production run of  curved style nationality tabs as used by Free French nationals serving in the RAF. Light-blue text on blue-grey. Price is for one pair of curved  pattern titles.

In Stock
ONE PAIR REMAINING

R-045 $12/
pair
BELGIUM Titles
A very limited production run of  curved style nationality tabs as worn  by Belgian nationals serving in the RAF. Light-blue text on blue-grey. Price is for one pair of curved  pattern titles.

In Stock
TWO PAIRS REMAINING

R-059 $12/pair
RAAF Pattern AUSTRALIA Titles
A very limited production run of the RAAF Pattern shoulder title worn by members of the RAAF serving overseas. Medium blue text on midnight blue backing. Approx 2-3/4 inches wide with rounded ends.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

R-055 $12/
pair
ROYAL NAVY Titles
A very limited production run of  curved style tabs as used by RN personnel serving in land-based assignments which required the wearing on khaki battledress uniforms. White text on a navy blue backing. Sold in pairs.

In Stock

R-042 $15/pair
VOLUNTEER RESERVE Titles
Embroidered VR titles as worn by ORs on their uniforms. Available on either blue-grey or black backing.

In Stock

R-057 $10/pair
AUXILIARY Titles
Embroidered A titles as worn by ORs on their uniforms. Available on either blue-grey or black backing.

In Stock

R-058 $10/pair