The history of the military uniform of the air forces of the Russian Federation goes back to Tsarist Russia. For a century of existence, the form has changed many times almost beyond recognition. The main historical landmarks in the formation of modern air force uniforms are as follows:
- 1910 - the formation of the Air Force of the Russian Empire;
- 1918 - the creation of the Air Force of the Russian Soviet Republic;
- 1939 - 1945 - The Great Patriotic War;
- 1945-1990s - Cold War;
- 1992 - reform of the Armed Forces of Russia;
- 2009 - introduction of the form created by V. Yudashkin;
- 2013 - introduction by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation S. Shoigu of a new form of the Air Force.
Outfit of the Air Force of the Russian Empire
Initially, aviation was ranked among the engineering troops. Consequently, the uniforms were engineering, but with slight differences - black cloth and silver buttons. Aviation form got its own appearance only in 1914, just before the First World War.
Aviators' uniforms were brownish in color, and the detachment number was denoted by Roman numerals on epaulets. For flights leather jackets and helmets were used. In the summer version, a leather jacket could be replaced with a linen one. At the disposal of the aviators were the front and out-of-war forms of protective shades.
Uniform of the Air Forces of the USSR
In 1922, order No. 322 clearly regulated the uniform of the workers of the Workers 'and Peasants' Red Army of each branch of the military. At the same time, forty emblems of clans and types of troops were approved, two of which belonged to the air force fleet.
In those days, aviation was not allocated to a separate subdivision of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union, but was the arm of the Red Army. In 1924, the color of the uniform of military aviators was changed to blue. In terms of tailoring, the aviator form differed little from the shape of the ground forces. The other was just the color of the buttonholes and edges - they were blue. Subsequently, blue steel and epaulets.
In 1935, Soviet pilots received new buttonholes with a golden field and a black vypushkoy from political workers, soldiers and junior officers and blue from officers. On the buttonholes were placed signs of distinction - enamel red rhombuses, rectangles, squares and rectangles (introduced into use in 1924th) and the aviation emblem - winged propeller.
In the same year of 1935, gold and red chevrons were introduced. Initially, the gold chevrons were intended for generals, and the red ones - for officers. But in 1940 there was a change in the uniform regimen, as a result of which the generals began to wear one broad golden color, underlined with a red stripe from below. On top of such a chevron was a golden star. The officers were given chevrons of red and gold stripes.
Air Force uniform by Yudashkin
In 2007, the government allocated 170 million rubles to create a new type of military uniform from Valentin Yudashkin. After two years of development, in 2009, this form was adopted. But having existed for three years, in 2012, it was abolished by the decision of the Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu. According to his newest project, the uniform of all the branches of the military will be like uniforms of the Emergencies Ministry employees.
The reform of the form of Sergei Shoigu
The Department of Defense announced a decision to reform staff uniforms for the command center staff and a new office suit for the agency’s staff. At the same time, the uniform will be the same for both civilian and military specialists. The form will be made in three colors - black, blue and protective. Color depends on the affiliation to a particular species or race. The form is designed exclusively for everyday wear, and not for field conditions.
Uniform of the Air Forces for today
Form of cadets and rank and file
The summer version of the office uniform consists of a blue-colored suit, a white T-shirt, a field cap, black shoes with high berets, black socks and a field cap. The winter version of the office uniform consists of a camouflage suit and T-shirt (T-shirt), a muffler and coat of a protective uniform, a camouflage field cap, boots or black shoes with black socks and camouflage gloves. In the form of the form is complemented by a black belt. Stripes on a summer uniform are always placed on the left sleeve, from the outside. Stripes should be placed only on the jacket or coat.
Officer uniform
Summer casual form consists of a blue jacket and trousers, blue shirt. Under the shirt is a black tie with a mandatory gold bar. The blue or protective cap acts as a headdress. Shoes put in black shoes, low shoes or semi-boots with black socks. Uniforms for the shape of the building is supplied with a black belt.
In winter, the uniform of the officers of the Air Force consists of trousers and a tunic of blue or protective color. Under the suit it is necessary to wear a protective or blue shirt with a black tie and a gold tie. The outer coat is a gray or blue coat with a gray hat with an earflap. Gloves must be black. Under the coat - a protective or blue muffler. Shoes - shoes, boots or boots with black socks. Uniforms for the system is complemented by a black belt.
The charter allows wearing of caps, caps or berets, raincoats and coats of a protective or blue color. In the winter version of the form, instead of the jacket, you can wear a sweater of blue or protective color.
Uniforms of high officers
The main difference between the winter uniforms of the top officers is the presence of a gray astrakhan removable collar and a gray fur cap.
Uniform of military men - women
The summer casual uniform of a female soldier consists of a skirt and a jacket of blue or protective color, a protective or blue blouse, and a gold-tied tie. As a headdress - blue or protective foil. Shoes - shoes or shoes in black or skin color.
Winter office uniform is supplemented with a protective or blue muffler, and a protective coat. Headdress - gray astrakhan beret. The coat colors of officers and ensigns are blue and gray.
Parade Air Force
Form of cadets and rank and file
The summer dress uniform of a rank and file composition consists of a blue or protective suit, under which a protective shirt and a black tie with a gold tie. A woolen cap of a protective color serves as a headdress. Shoes - black shoes or low shoes with black socks.
The winter dress uniform of a rank and file composition, in addition to a suit and shirt, includes a coat and a muffler of protective color, a gray fur hat with earflaps and black gloves. In summer, wearing a beret is permissible instead of a cap. In winter, it can be used instead of a hat.
Uniforms officer
The summer version of the officer’s uniform consists of a tunic and blue trousers, a white shirt with a black tie and gold tie. Cap should match the color of the suit. Shoes - black shoes or low shoes with black socks. A golden belt is worn to build.
The winter dress officer's uniform is complemented by a gray or blue coat, white muffler, and black or white gloves. A gray fur cap with ear-flaps serves as a headdress. Shoes - black boots, low shoes or boots. Berets or outerwear in blue or protective colors are allowed.
Ceremonial uniforms top officers, in general, the same as that of other officers. The difference is a gray patch astrakhan collar and a gray fur cap.
Uniform of military men - women
Summer ceremonial clothing of female soldiers of the rank and file is no different from everyday wear. The top suit of the ensigns and officers is blue. Beneath it is a white blouse. Uniforms for the system is complemented by a black belt for the rank and file and gold for the officers.
The winter version of the officers' dress uniform is complemented by white mufflers, the colors of the officers coats are gray and blue. The skirt and jacket of the officers are blue, the blouse is white, and the rank and file is protective. Soldiers and cadets wear a coat of protective color. Headdress - gray astrakhan beret. Uniforms for the system complemented by a belt, black - for the rank and file, gold - for the officers and ensigns.
