| The particular colours in the design can be interpreted in many of ways. When I designed the tartan, I had in mind all those like me who had served in the Force in both peace and war and the colours which I chose were symbolic of the boys and girls in blue. Bearing in mind the principle function of the RAF is to safeguard us all from the skies above, both at night and during the day, it was not difficult to choose blues to describe the changing moods of the skies above. If you can visualise from the darkest night to the dawn and daylight beyond, you can get a variance of blues, with a red stripe to represent the blood of those who protected our skies, to the white of peace which we hope prevails. The only colour left is Royal Blue, my accolade to those who went before me and those who will continue to uphold the tradition of all who still serve. Per Ardua ad Astra Through adversity to the stars Arthur Mackie Link to a presentation currently being shown within the Royal Air Force | |
