Original WW2 era postcard of handsome RAF Observer in uniform, wearing a cap. The man is from Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) (see brass VR badge on lapel which also means he is an officer)- circa 1942


Royal Airforce Volunteer Reserve RAFVR badge was Worn on the Collars of Officers Service Dress and battledress as a mark that they had Volunteered. This badge was removed from the uniform from 1943.


Size: 4497px × 7155px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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