10110 R.A.F. Fighter Pilot, 1940-45 Diorama Accessories Uniforms for officers were usually

Uniforms for officers were usually purchased by the individual and as a result could be open to interpretation state by state

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More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before

Officer’s uniforms were privately purchased and as a result the interpretation of theregulations allowed some latitude with many new uniforms cut in the latest fashion

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10110 R.A.F. Fighter Pilot, 1940-45 Diorama Accessories Uniforms for officers were usuallyIn the summer of 1940 the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe waged the Battle of Britain. Germany had plans for the invasion of England (Operation Sealion) but needed air superiority in order to achieve their goals. At that time the Nazi government fielded the most imposing, battle tested air force in the world. It was up to the RAF meet this challenge and they did with some of the best fighter aircraft available the Hawker Hurricane and the