Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamour of the aircraft. Nonetheless it is surprising that there has never before been a complete record of the uniforms and badges of the RAF and its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps. Badges of rank and trade are all depicted not only for the flying arms but also for ground staff, the WRAF, the RAF Reserves, Auxiliary and Air Training Corps.