RLC 47 Air Despatch
RASC Air Despatch Companies were first formed in March 1944 in order to make full use of the advantages that supply by air could bring to the army. It was in September that year, following the Arnhem Operation that the first insignia was authorised. This consisted of shoulder flashes depicting a golden Dakota on a dark blue background. The flashes were worn on the upper arms of Battledress (BDs) and Dennison Smocks. The Dakotas faced forward, and the one the left arm had a door showing in some versions. The Dakota is still worn today by 47 AD Sqn RLC.
