Bader silk scarf

100% silk aviator scarf in navy blue with a white medium-sized polka dot print.

As part of their common historic uniform, a silk scarf protected the pilot's neck from chafing as he constantly scanned the sky for enemy aircraft. During events such as the Battle of Britain, this was particularly crucial. This design was often seen being worn in archival images of Douglas Bader, a notable Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. In January 1940, Bader was posted to No. 19 Squadron based at RAF Duxford (later to become IWM Duxford), where he got his first glimpse of the equally notable Spitfire.

Inspired by what pilots such as Bader would typically would have worn during the Battle of Britain and sits alongside other clothing and accessories within this range, such as the aviator leather jacket and Battle of Britain holdall.