**Joining the gallant ranks: A very deep insight into the uniforms of the RAF in WWII**

“World War II is irrevocably linked to the "uniform" of the Royal Air Force. However, the uniform had been more than a mere garment because it represented the valiant fighting spirit of men and women who patrolled Britain's skies and met history's most turbulent periods. British military uniforms evolved during the war both from changing warfare requirements and unique characteristics of each part of the military. In this paper, we take you through various aspects of WWII RAF uniform and their purpose to the layman's understanding of the legacy that survives.”