RAF aviator scarf ?

[Doug C]

Hey guys I'm not sure if I have this right so correct me if not, but didn't the RAF pilots used to use a dark blue polkadot scarf? Anyone make a good repro of it?

Doug C

 

[B. F. Socaspi]

I do not know whether it's correct or not, but this is a nice looking aviator scarf:
http://www.uswings.com/silkscarf.asp

 

[Kitty_Sheridan]

Try ebay for a 'tootal' scarf.

The RAF didn't have an issue scarf as such (other than a blue itchy wool one!) But it was a tarty thing designed to cut down neck chafing to use a nice civilian scarf. Some pilots and aircrew used their girlfriends silk stockings!

They turn up all the time on ebay, so have a look on there. Other faves were paisley and stripes.

Good luck and Tally ho!

Kate

 

[Spitfire]

Not a scarf - but a very nice cravat.
http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=1752

 

[Doug C]

Socaspi, thanks for the link.. I just feel like that scarf is far too long and shiney white for my liking. I think the originals were parachute fabric but it seems like all the repros are shiney silk, wish i could find one toned down a bit though.

Kitty, thanks for the tootal tip, that looks like the ticket. I also noticed that WPG carries an "ascot" in the dark blue with white dots and it's only like $14..but ascot sounds perhaps too short :eusa_doh: ?

Doug C

 

[Doug C]

spitfire thanks for the link also, that ones looks like what WPG is selling. No mention of length either, but they'd probably both do.

Doug C

 

[Spitfire]

Dough C - I have both (WPG and Tiewarehouse)
WPG is too much polyester to my liking - TWH is pure silk.
The choice is yours