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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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Women's Royal Air Force 1948-1994
- Air Cmdt Dame Nancy Marion Salmon [1]
- Women's Auxiliary Air Force [1]