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Throughout World War 2 different dyes were used to dye the uniforms. It varied as the cost became greater or the country had little supplies. The Germans used stinging nettles to dye theirs.

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What uniform would a world war 2 raf flight engineer wear?

He would wear the standard RAF uniform, however, after D Day he would often wear a set of khaki uniform (same as the British army uniform) in case he got shot down. This was because the Germans didn't take kindly to having their cities bombed every night and had a tendency to shoot bomber crews instead of taking them prisoner. So they would try to pass off as regular soldiers to try to limit the chance of this happening.


What was the RAF aeroplanes called?

The RAF has used many dozens of type of aircraft. You are probably tthinking of the famous Spitfires.


What does RAF mean in World War 2?

An RAF pilot IS a member of the British Armed Forces serving in the Royal Air Force (RAF) with the duty and responsibility for flying military aircraft.


Why did World War 2 raf fighter pilots have top button undone on their uniforms?

Style and Tradition – Many pilots adopted a more relaxed, “devil-may-care” attitude, influenced by the culture of the RAF, particularly within Fighter Command. This informal look became a symbol of their rebellious and daring spirit. Influence of Senior Officers – Iconic RAF figures like Douglas Bader were known for their casual approach to uniform regulations. This set an example that younger pilots followed. Over time, this small uniform quirk became part of the RAF fighter pilot image, often seen in photos from the Battle of Britain and beyond.


Were downed luftwaffe aircraft reused by RAF?

The RAF primarily used captured German aircraft for flight testing & evaluation purposes. German aircraft that were severly damaged could not be used.

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Who in UK Forces in World War 1 wore an RAF blue uniform?

In World War I, personnel in the Royal Air Force (RAF), which was established in April 1918, wore the distinctive RAF blue uniform. This included aviators, ground crew, and support staff associated with the air service. Prior to the formation of the RAF, members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) also wore military uniforms that were often in similar shades, but the official RAF blue became the standard once the RAF was created.


Why is the RAF uniform blue?

The blue uniforms were different from the colors used by the other services and were suggestive of the blue sky where the air force operates.


How was the Spitfire used in World War 2?

The Spitfire was an RAF fighter.


What uniform would a world war 2 raf flight engineer wear?

He would wear the standard RAF uniform, however, after D Day he would often wear a set of khaki uniform (same as the British army uniform) in case he got shot down. This was because the Germans didn't take kindly to having their cities bombed every night and had a tendency to shoot bomber crews instead of taking them prisoner. So they would try to pass off as regular soldiers to try to limit the chance of this happening.


Why is the raf the best?

The RAF is the best becasue it has world class aircraft such as the typhoon!


Why are raf called crab fats?

The reason the RAF are called crab fats by the Royal Navy goes back a few years and lies in the fact that naval personnel used to use the grease that the gun shells were caked in to get rid of crabs which they had picked up after visiting some brothel overseas. The term crab fat derived from the grease they used, it happened to be the same colour as the RAF uniform. Hence the term.


What was RAF in World War 2?

The RAF is the abbreviation for the Royal Air Force, of the UK. The RAF played a key role in the Battle of Britain.


What was the top scoring RAF squadron of World War 2?

RAF Sqd. 249 based in Malta was the TOP scoring Sqd. or the RAF


What is aircraft at World War 2?

RAF


When was RAF Coastal Command during World War II created?

RAF Coastal Command during World War II was created in 1936.


What did the RAF do World War 1?

The RAF was formed towards the end o WW1 on 1 April 1918.


What is an RAF flight?

the term can be used as A) An RAF airshow fly by or B) A fighter/bomber wing or formation