WW2 1940s RAF Service Shirt With Detachable Collars

WW2 1940s RAF Service Shirt With Detachable Collars

Heavy cotton 

Royal Air Force 

During World War II, the Royal Air Force (RAF) played a pivotal role in the defense of the United Kingdom and the eventual Allied victory. Formed in 1918, the RAF was still a relatively young military branch when the war began in 1939. Its most iconic contribution came during the Battle of Britain in 1940, when RAF fighter pilots, flying aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane, successfully defended the UK against the German Luftwaffe’s massive aerial assault. This marked the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces and was crucial in preventing a German invasion. Beyond Britain’s skies, the RAF conducted strategic bombing campaigns over Nazi-occupied Europe and supported Allied operations in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific. Throughout the war, the RAF grew significantly in size, technological advancement, and global reach, establishing itself as one of the most formidable air forces in the world.

Collar 14.5”

Shoulder to 17”

Sleeve length 23.5”

Pit to pit 22”

Nape to hem 33.5”