Re: [KICKSTARTER] ARNHEM HEROES PART 2. 4th May 2024 PG.15 It's Live!

[M Blakey]

More glider pilots added

[Ash]

Thinking ahead; would GPR NCOs have chevrons on both sleaves?

[Harry Faversham]

No.
 

[Harry Faversham]

Although I have seen one picture of GPR Sergeant with them on both sleeves!

[Ash]

Thanks Harry. So right sleave only, and wings on left chest.

[Harry Faversham]

That's the ticket, carry on!
 

[Cubs]

Bit of trivia about the GPR - they were formed as a separate regiment in '42, before which their duties were carried out by the Army Air Corps. Towards the end of the war there was a surplus of RAF pilots, some of whom transferred to the GPR. Thus, in rare cases, you could have a GPR sergeant wearing the blue chevrons of the RAF on their sleeve. I'm going to paint one up like that, just for fun.

[Ash]

Sounds like a cunning plan, I might join you.

[Harry Faversham]

Good plan chaps, a couple of the brylcreem boys, wore red berets with RAF cap badges too. After Varsity the brass hats put a stop to it!