Part numbers and price for RAI panel

[Rupert]

OK, I picked up my replacement panel for the removal of the RAI. I have included photos of the invoices (redacted to protect my privacy, LOL) and also the part.

I have a question though to anyone that has ever served in the military. I was initially reluctant to install this on Rupert as I thought the flag was facing the wrong way. Then I found this:

If you have the flag positioned on your left shoulder (as you can see on the Apollo astronaut’s spacesuits), then the flag appears as it would flying in the breeze on a flag pole—with the star field facing forward as the wearer moves forward. On other military uniforms, you’ll see what’s called the “reverse side flag” on the right sleeve.




Gen. Charles C. Campbell (left), commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, presents Maj. Gen. John A. Yingling with a U.S. flag. On the sleeve of Gen. Campbell's uniform you can see the reverse side flag.

 

[Rupert]

The part number photos are attached as is my receipt:





I have yet to install it, although I did attempt to do so. I could not for the life of me figure out how to pop the light and lens from the RAI as it has toi be reinserted into the new panel. If anyone has done this previously, please help a fella out.

 

[NoMoTaco]

The part number photos are attached as is my receipt:View attachment 7845191

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I have yet to install it, although I did attempt to do so. I could not for the licfe of me figure out how to pop the light and lens from the RAI as it has toi be reinserted into the new panel. If anyone has done this previously, please help a fella out.

Excellent Information @Rupert! Did you happen to look into sourcing the blanking plates part numbers for the A-pillar as well?

 

[Kyabmo1]

OK, I picked up my replacement panel for the removal of the RAI. I have included photos of the invoices (redacted to protect my privacy, LOL) and also the part.

I have a question though to anyone that has ever served in the military. I was initially reluctant to install this on Rupert as I thought the flag was facing the wrong way. Then I found this:

If you have the flag positioned on your left shoulder (as you can see on the Apollo astronaut’s spacesuits), then the flag appears as it would flying in the breeze on a flag pole—with the star field facing forward as the wearer moves forward. On other military uniforms, you’ll see what’s called the “reverse side flag” on the right sleeve.

It’s generally used as flying in the breeze on US military mobility aircraft and US flag carriers (AA, Delta, United, etc.) by the registration #. So the display on your air intake has precedence as being acceptable although it would be incorrect if displayed on a building.

 

[Krabby]

That flag, as others have mentioned, is oriented the correct way. If you search around, you can find some heated exchanges regarding the subject from quite a while back. I was amongst the cranky American crowd

 

[S52]

Flag is 100% correct. American flag does not retreat!

AR 670-1 states, keep the blue union field moving forward, as if the flag were being carried into battle. A good way to look at it is to think of the soldier’s arm as a flagpole that is being carried on the battlefield. The flag moves forward, not backwards, it does not retreat

 

[Kyabmo1]

Flag is 100% correct. American flag does not retreat!

AR 670-1 states, keep the blue union field moving forward, as if the flag were being carried into battle. A good way to look at it is to think of the soldier’s arm as a flagpole that is being carried on the battlefield. The flag moves forward, not backwards, it does not retreat

Jeep made a commercial about it…

https://www.facebook.com/Wagoneer/v...s-moving-unstoppably-forward/333127061950366/

Fun with flags: In the 80’s Oldsmobile used it the other way.

 

[JayKrup]

The part number photos are attached as is my receipt:View attachment 7845191

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View attachment 7845193

I have yet to install it, although I did attempt to do so. I could not for the life of me figure out how to pop the light and lens from the RAI as it has toi be reinserted into the new panel. If anyone has done this previously, please help a fella out.

Did you install this yet?

 

[Mallig]

I'm curious how the installation went as well. Did you also purchase the A pillar blanking plates and if so, what is the part number for those?

 

[Rupert]

I ORDERED the blanking plates, and so far they are to busy building trucks to ship me the parts. once they do I will provide a full write up.

 

[Mallig]

I could not for the life of me figure out how to pop the light and lens from the RAI as it has to be reinserted into the new panel. If anyone has done this previously, please help a fella out.

Looking at the photo you posted of the replacement air intake plate, it looks like may be is 'keyed' for the light. Similar to many lightbulbs fitted in vehicles, from the picture I would guess you would need to twist the lens/bulb until the tab lines up with the cutout on the back, and then possibly just pull it out (or push it through)?

 

[Mallig]

@Rupert , any luck getting the light out and deleting the RAI? I may be doing this myself so I'm curious on the part numbers for the A pillar plates and if twisting the light allows you to take it out of the RAI -- or did you figure out some other method?

 

[NoMoTaco]

@Rupert , any luck getting the light out and deleting the RAI? I may be doing this myself so I'm curious on the part numbers for the A pillar plates and if twisting the light allows you to take it out of the RAI -- or did you figure out some other method?

The light does twist right out. I did a write up on deleting my RAI HERE

I used the knockoff kit from eBay (which ultimately I don't recommend) but I touched on the differences of the knock off version and factory version.

 

[Mallig]

Great write up and explanation @NoMoTaco. Much appreciated!