RAF buklleye marking
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RAF buklleye marking
Does anyone know the origin/history of the bullseye markings on the side of RAF aircraft ?
I am sure this is dealt with elsewhere in this forum, but I cannot spot it.
I am sure this is dealt with elsewhere in this forum, but I cannot spot it.
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RAF Bullseyes
Copied from the French, I think, in WW1. The RFC started out with Union Jacks painted on the wings but they were too easily confused with the Iron Cross at a distance.
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Click: Origin of the RAF Roundel
I heard recently that the MoD has applied to register the RAF roundel as a Trade Mark, the object being to raise revenue for the RAF by licensing its use on various products, including clothing.
Lambretta (apparently an Italian clothing company - I thought they made motor-scooters) and the Arcadia retail group have objected to the MoD’s application on the grounds that the logo has been in public use since the 1960s when it became a symbol of Mod culture. Remember ‘Mods’?
I can understand why the RAF might wish to control use of the roundel to stop it being used on inappropriate products – arguably the MoD should done so years ago - but haven’t we reached a sad state of affairs when the reason is the necessity to raise money to help finance the RAF?
I heard recently that the MoD has applied to register the RAF roundel as a Trade Mark, the object being to raise revenue for the RAF by licensing its use on various products, including clothing.
Lambretta (apparently an Italian clothing company - I thought they made motor-scooters) and the Arcadia retail group have objected to the MoD’s application on the grounds that the logo has been in public use since the 1960s when it became a symbol of Mod culture. Remember ‘Mods’?
I can understand why the RAF might wish to control use of the roundel to stop it being used on inappropriate products – arguably the MoD should done so years ago - but haven’t we reached a sad state of affairs when the reason is the necessity to raise money to help finance the RAF?
Sadly, it cost the MoD money.... they lost the case and had to pay about £1900 costs, IIRC. The judge agreed that the roundel had been in general public use, etc, etc.
Of course, the answer is for the RAF to change the roundel - just go to the Type B (that is the one without the white, isn't it?), along the lines of Arsenal FC altering the design of their cannon slightly, and copyrighting that.
Can I claim the £3,000,000 design consultancy fee that it would/will cost the MoD to employ someone to spend eight months to come up with that idea??
Of course, the answer is for the RAF to change the roundel - just go to the Type B (that is the one without the white, isn't it?), along the lines of Arsenal FC altering the design of their cannon slightly, and copyrighting that.
Can I claim the £3,000,000 design consultancy fee that it would/will cost the MoD to employ someone to spend eight months to come up with that idea??
