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PeregrineW
 
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Historical RAF Uniform Question

Starter for ten - Could anyone please tell me when Wedgwood Blue shirts were first introduced? Was it at the same time as the Hairy Marys went out (72/73)? And was the shirt that preceded it (for airming, not zobbits) the blue/grey with separate collar?

Bonus question - when did Staybrite cap badges first appear? My guess is around 1960. Did the rest of the bling change over from brass at the same time (thinking of medics' collar caduceus in particular)?

Thanking you!
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