A quintet of Vampire pilots from 54 Squadron, RAF Odiham, display the uniform and overalls of 1947. Note the forage cap on the left, and the “distressed” peaked cap of the officer second from right. The generously large lower patch pockets of the tunic were not meant to he used.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Vampire / D.H.100 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

An Avro York pilot of British South American Airways shows off his uniform, which bears distinct evidence of its naval origins.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro York / Type 685 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

A group of Royal Naval Air Service officers pose in front of a Caudron G.III at Chingford Aerodrome in 1915. The man in civvies in the middle of the front row is Flt Lt F. Warren Merriam, who later wrote the book First Through the Clouds.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caudron G.3 - ФранцияFrance - 1913

The post-war BOAC uniform is displayed in this study of Short Sandringham Mk 5 G-AHYY Portsmouth. Passengers were reassured by an air of authority, and the uniform did much to enhance this.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sandringham - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945

H.P. O/400 G-EAAE, just before departure for Paris from Cricklewood on September 2, 1919. The wooden structures are propeller guards.
The pilot of a civil O/400 is girding his loins against the sub-zero 100 m.p.h. breeze with the aid of a leather greatcoat and a leopardskin helmet.
Early civilian flying attire was no different from that worn by the military. Keeping warm was the main essential. The aircraft is Handley Page H.P.12 G-EAAE Vulture, a converted O/400 bomber.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page O/7 / O/10 / O/11 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919