cWW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Padded Radio / Radar Operator (R.O.) Brevet Half-Wing Aircrew Badge

cWWII R.A.F. 'Observer, Radio' introduced on 29th May 1941, although it was usually known as Radio Operator (RO). They were in fact radar operators, although the badge was quickly replaced by the navigator's 'N' wing and the trade redesignated Navigator (Radio). Padded, VGC.

This brevet proved unpopular with RAF Aircrew, as shot down men with this brevet attracted additional attention from there German captors

Code: 793