Historical information

The WW2 RAF Officer's greatcoat is a heavy, double-breasted winter overcoat worn by Royal Air Force officers from the pre-war period through World War II until its replacement in the immediate post-war years. Made in 1944,

Physical description

A calf length navy blue woolen officer's double breasted greatcoat with a back vent opening. It has eight navy plastic buttons, broad lapels, two deep flap pockets lined with cream fabric. Each sleeve has three navy buttons at the cuff. It has a woolen navy belt with a metal sliding adjustable buckle. The coat is fully lined with navy satin. There is an internal pocket with a triangular cover and two buttons. It is missing shoulder lapels with rank.

Inscriptions & markings

'No.2 R.C. Proctor 97 044671.2.2.44'