So Much Owed

The field of human conflict inevitably involves human sacrifice, and it is up to later generations to preserve the memory of the fallen. The Aircraft Restoration Company at RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire is an example of this important work. The Rake was thrilled to join them for a day to help honour the spirit of the few to whom so much is owed.
  • fashion director Grace Gilfeather

  • by The Rake

  • photography Kim Lang

O’Shea wears leather pilot’s jacket and cream knit sweater, Polo Ralph Lauren; corduroy trousers, Connolly; Coniston boots, Crockett & Jones; MBII watch, Bremont. George wears brown Yak long coat, Connolly; white roll-neck, Giuliva Heritage; sunglasses, Clutch Cafe. Pascal wears safari jacket and black linen shirt and trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; sunglasses, Clutch Cafe. Ella wears aviator jacket, All Saints; cargo trousers, Brunello Cucinelli; Campcha boots, Manolo Blahnik; gloves, Paula Rowan; earrings, Angharad. Chris wears Douglas jacket, Cromford Leather Co.; navy knit and trousers, Canali; Kentmere boots, Edward Green; Fury watch, Bremont.

The field of human conflict inevitably involves human sacrifice, and it is up to later generations to preserve the memory of the fallen. The Aircraft Restoration Company at RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire is an example of this important work. The Rake was thrilled to join them for a day to help honour the spirit of the few to whom so much is owed.

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April 2023

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