Air Cadet Peaked Cap

Cadets Ask the Staff
1

Hi all,

Is the RAF (Aircrew) peaked cap able to have the ATC cap badge inserted into it, or do you need a specific cap for it?

Thanks

2

You have to do a bit of surgery to get it on as the RAF OR SD badge is wire and is stitched directly onto the hat.

3

so if you remove the badge you can gain access to the two badge holes?

4

There are no holes iirc

5

Correct, it’s a right pain

6

Stitch it on.

7

could I buy a WO peaked cap as it seems like there is holes for a cap badge?

8

No. They are slightly different in shape.

9

thank you. So i need a Aircrew hat and un sew the badge and somehow get the ATC Cap badge into the cap… great

10

If you’re considering buying then definitely speak to Wg/Rgn first. I know a number of Sqns in my Wg had spare hats (with badge(!)). Some regions will also have spare stock of No 1.

11

If you need no. 1s for something as a cadet you should be issued a FULL set including cap with badge

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12

OR SD Cap with ATC badge is not a stock item. All I have ever seen is a RAF cap issued with a requirement to change the badge as detailed above.

13

Our parent stores issue with the badge, they must get the tailor to sew it in place beforehand