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Women's Royal Air Force Service Dress Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 84/U/564

The establishment of the Women's Royal Air Force saw a slight change in the appearance of female officer's caps. The rear flap was removed and the side panels were stiffened giving the cap a much more rigid shape.

Shallow-crowned fabric peaked cap with decorative cloth band, strap and crown, eagle and palm leaf badge, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Warrant Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 70/U/1045

Although it is almost identical to the officer's pattern of hat, the Warrant Officer's cap can be distinguished by the patent peak and the cap badge unique to that rank.

Blue grey fabric cap, with plastic peak, decorative cloth band, strap and metal badge, © RAF Museum

Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838

In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.

White 'Pie-crust' shaped fabric hat, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Air Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X002-8362

In 1949 the gold embroidered badge, patent peak and two rows of embroidered oak leaves identifies the wearer of the newly-formed Women's Royal Air Force as an officer holding the rank of Air Commandant.

Blue grey fabric peaked cap with gold thread decoration at front, cloth band and crown, eagle and palm leaf badge, © RAF Museum