RAAF blue peaked cap with khaki cover : Warrant Officer H T G Hunt, 9 Squadron, attached HMAS Sydney

Royal Australian Air Force blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by RAAF buttons. A cast economy issue gilded metal officer's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band and a summer issue khaki cotton cap cover is fitted over the crown. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk on which is written in white ink 'RAAF/A31139'. A clear plastic cover has been placed over the lining.

Associated with A31139 Warrant Officer Henry Thomas George Hunt. Hunt was born in Orange, NSW in June 1909 and enlisted in the Royal Australian Airforce on 29 June 1938. He served with numerous squadrons including a period with 9 Squadron when he was attached to HMAS Sydney. Hunt continued his career with the RAAF after the Second World War and was discharged on 10 November 1954 from 3 RAAF School of Technical Training, Wagga Wagga, NSW.