RAF Reenactors

RAAF · 10-09-2004, 07:59 AM

There's apparently a thriving Royal Air Force reenacting community out there. Found this discussion board pertaining to RAF:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/180748

Also a link at the top to some nice shots of RAF reenactors. http://www.decsi.com/~sroberts/Living_History/

http://www.stby.com/Geneseo2004/Gen047.jpg

http://www.stby.com/Geneseo2004/Gen0411.jpg

Saw an earlier posting asking about reenactors but couldn't find it.

Matt Deckard · 10-09-2004, 08:00 PM

Welcome aboard RAAF. those are some really awsome pics.

I don' really know many places local to me where the pilots dress vintage and take to the skys in vintage planes.

Awsome.

PADDY · 10-10-2004, 02:50 AM

Some super pics there of re-enactors in RAF, RCAF, RAAF, uniforms from WW2. This is great as it keeps the spirit alive, but also helps educate and inform all of us about aspects of the war we might not have been aware of. As a teacher, this is a great way to inform kids in a fun, interactive, hands on way with regard to this historically important part of the world's modern 20thC history.

Thanks for sharing those sites with us!!

RAAF · 10-10-2004, 08:51 AM

just wanted to clarify that the reenactor photos are from a site I stumbled upon and are not mine.

MDFrench · 10-10-2004, 04:12 PM

I know this isn't the best picture, but my new avatar photo shows me wearing my RAF battledress jacket - early Suits, Aircrew pattern.

Just FYI.

Tally Ho, guys.

Vince · 10-19-2009, 09:14 AM

I have an officer's RAF Service Dress uniform. I am having no luck finding ribbons for the tunic pocket(just below the Pilot officer's wings), asn a source of King's Crown RAF brass buttons for the tunic and a great coat-any ideas where to look?

Cheers!

Vince

H.Johnson · 10-19-2009, 09:25 AM

Warhorse Trading, if in the UK.

Cobden · 10-19-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

I have an officer's RAF Service Dress uniform. I am having no luck finding ribbons for the tunic pocket(just below the Pilot officer's wings), asn a source of King's Crown RAF brass buttons for the tunic and a great coat-any ideas where to look?

Cheers!

Vince

Kings crown RAF buttons can be found at: golden age buttons

Ribbons can be found; what are you looking for? Also, if it's for living history, I'd personally say to avoid wearing any medal ribbons

Greatcoats are now impossible to fibnd or ridiculously expensive, due to Captain Jack Harkness

Spitfire · 10-19-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

I have an officer's RAF Service Dress uniform. I am having no luck finding ribbons for the tunic pocket(just below the Pilot officer's wings), asn a source of King's Crown RAF brass buttons for the tunic and a great coat-any ideas where to look?

Cheers!

Vince

Kings Crown buttons - try ebay. Used to be lots of them there.

dr greg · 10-19-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDFrench

I know this isn't the best picture, but my new avatar photo shows me wearing my RAF battledress jacket - early Suits, Aircrew pattern.

Just FYI.

Tally Ho, guys.

Can I just comment that you, sir, seem a fairly young chap, and that's great, because as a casual observer I note that most pics of re-enactors feature fellows of shall we say, more mature years, is this due to economic factors or the fact that it's generally people over 40 at least who even know what WW2 was?
I can never forget being asked by a University student a couple of years ago who had been tasked with organising a theatrical representation of the 20th C decade by decade:
"hey, you're like an old dude, what happened in the 40's?"
"WW2 for a start", I replied,
"O yeah the French and the Germans.Trenches and whatever,Right?"
I'll say no more, but I did at the time........

Vince · 11-09-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Kings Crown buttons - try ebay. Used to be lots of them there.

To one and all, I am just about in possession of the various bits and pieces that will allow me to attend the World War II dinner dance at Brookdale Community college in Monmouth, New Jersey. It is a step back in time! The orchestra and guests are all kitted up like 1942. I am missing the braid for the visor of my "peaked" RAF cap, but alas, a small price to pay! Thank you all for allowing me to get as close to "spot on" as one might hope!

Cheers!

Vince

Cobden · 11-09-2009, 11:49 AM

Try here for scrambled egg visors: http://www.handembroideryshop.co.uk/...RAF_Peaks.html

Austerityaudio · 11-11-2009, 03:06 PM

Hi Guys,
Good to see more people interested in the Royal Air Force,
Sorry I dont get to post to often, Below are a few pictures from U.K RAF Living History events I have had the pleasure of being part of over the last few years.
Enjoy!

Spitfire · 11-12-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austerityaudio

Great shot!

Austerityaudio · 11-12-2009, 06:46 AM

Thankyou, a friend took it at Goodwood Revival in 2007,
I was really asleep we had been on the display since 7am-8pm for 3 days this was sunday morning about 7.30am, what more can you ask! Vintage Sports cars, Warbirds and posh totty!

Smithy · 11-12-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austerityaudio

what more can you ask! Vintage Sports cars, Warbirds and posh totty!

Everything a chap needs

And I agree, great photos, thanks for posting them.

10-09-2004, 07:59 AM	#1
RAAF New in Town Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: my house Posts: 21	RAF Reenactors There's apparently a thriving Royal Air Force reenacting community out there. Found this discussion board pertaining to RAF: http://www.network54.com/Forum/180748 Also a link at the top to some nice shots of RAF reenactors. http://www.decsi.com/~sroberts/Living_History/ http://www.stby.com/Geneseo2004/Gen047.jpg http://www.stby.com/Geneseo2004/Gen0411.jpg Saw an earlier posting asking about reenactors but couldn't find it.

10-09-2004, 08:00 PM	#2
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	Welcome aboard RAAF. those are some really awsome pics. I don' really know many places local to me where the pilots dress vintage and take to the skys in vintage planes. Awsome. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

10-10-2004, 02:50 AM	#3
PADDY Bartender Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: COMMAND CNTR TFL EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS Posts: 4,977	really enjoyed those RAF pics..! Some super pics there of re-enactors in RAF, RCAF, RAAF, uniforms from WW2. This is great as it keeps the spirit alive, but also helps educate and inform all of us about aspects of the war we might not have been aware of. As a teacher, this is a great way to inform kids in a fun, interactive, hands on way with regard to this historically important part of the world's modern 20thC history. Thanks for sharing those sites with us!! __________________ *"I'm talking satin, fire and ice; Fred Astaire in a glass; redemption and absolution. I'm talking a martini"*

10-10-2004, 08:51 AM	#4
RAAF New in Town Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: my house Posts: 21	reenactor pics just wanted to clarify that the reenactor photos are from a site I stumbled upon and are not mine.

10-19-2009, 09:14 AM	#6
Vince New in Town Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Passaic,New Jersey U.S.A Posts: 20	Just A Question-or two! I have an officer's RAF Service Dress uniform. I am having no luck finding ribbons for the tunic pocket(just below the Pilot officer's wings), asn a source of King's Crown RAF brass buttons for the tunic and a great coat-any ideas where to look? Cheers! Vince

10-10-2004, 04:12 PM	#5
MDFrench "A" List Customer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville, London, Atlanta, Syracuse, Los Angeles, Atlanta Posts: 429	I know this isn't the best picture, but my new avatar photo shows me wearing my RAF battledress jacket - early Suits, Aircrew pattern. Just FYI. Tally Ho, guys.

10-19-2009, 09:25 AM	#7
H.Johnson One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,259	Warhorse Trading, if in the UK. __________________ 'Dominating threads with monotonous superciliousness'

11-09-2009, 11:49 AM	#12
Cobden "A" List Customer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canterbury and Burgess Hill, UK (former expat) Posts: 365	Try here for scrambled egg visors: http://www.handembroideryshop.co.uk/...RAF_Peaks.html

11-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
Austerityaudio New in Town Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 9	Hi Guys, Good to see more people interested in the Royal Air Force, Sorry I dont get to post to often, Below are a few pictures from U.K RAF Living History events I have had the pleasure of being part of over the last few years. Enjoy! __________________ *Gary Bainbridge*

11-12-2009, 06:46 AM	#15
Austerityaudio New in Town Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 9	Thankyou, a friend took it at Goodwood Revival in 2007, I was really asleep we had been on the display since 7am-8pm for 3 days this was sunday morning about 7.30am, what more can you ask! Vintage Sports cars, Warbirds and posh totty! __________________ *Gary Bainbridge*

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