Moved thread to heraldry & tartans section. Please post all tartan-related threads here.

The Royal Air Force Pipe Band Association, an umbrella group of all RAF Pipe Bands, has an interesting note on its web site that in 1937, the RAF was granted permission by the King to wear the Grey Douglas tartan, although it was never formally adopted:

http://www.rafpba.com/

The Pipes and Drums of RAF Halton wear the Douglas tartan:

http://www.rafhalton.com/

Cheers,

Todd