During the 1920s the RAF established a tradition of using squadron badges on their aircraft. These emblems were widely publicized and offered no security when war with Germany broke out. Covers the 1938 introduction of the two-letter system.
From the inception of the RAF in 1918 the new service developed traditions fast. In particular, its squadrons assumed a combination of heraldic devices and colourful markings with which to identify machines and inspire men.
From the inception of the RAF in 1918 the new service developed traditions fast. In particular, its squadrons assumed a combination of heraldic devices and colourful markings with which to identify machines and inspire men.