Selwyn Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Has anybody any idea as to the style and colour of RAF groundcrew overalls used between the wars? All the pictures I have seen seem to be "posed" with crew in white overalls and peaked caps for the photographer. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Initially they were khaki (NCO's dust/lab coats continued to be khaki into the 60's). In a number of pictures I've looked at, the later (1930's) one piece overalls appear to be a collarless dark blue/grey colour that matches the newly issued side (chipbag) hat. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Initially they were khaki (NCO's dust/lab coats continued to be khaki into the 60's). In a number of pictures I've looked at, the later (1930's) one piece overalls appear to be a collarless dark blue/grey colour that matches the newly issued side (chipbag) hat. John Many thanks John! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Just to add a little. The normal footwear for working on aircraft was the standard issue Plimsol. IIRC the opening scenes of the B of B film correctly shows the groundcrew overalls when they burn the Hurricanes. I must dig it out. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 No need, John, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNOKXfZTEAE Start at 3 mins 30 secs in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Many thanks guys! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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