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Reid Pilot Aptitude Testing Machine
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 76/T/1109
An electric motor driving a large drum that has a stylo picking up electrical contacts around the drum. A large wooden wheel fitted one side and a ceramic on/off switch. Other electrical component fitted on other sides including a three pin electrical plug connector. All mounted on a steel base and painted in black crackle overall.
Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Alfred Whitby
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X002-6494
Distinguished Flying Medal, edge engraved 580256 SGT. A. WHITBY. R.A.F. 1939-1945 Star with BATTLE OF BRITAIN clasp Air Crew Europe Star with FRANCE AND GERMANY clasp Burma Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-1945 with Mention in Despatches General Service 1918-1962 (ERII) edge impressed SQN. LDR. A. WHITBY. R.A.F. with CYPRUS clasp Overlapping, suspended.
RAF, Mk. 40L
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X005-5654
Sage green, lifejacket with the Dayglo orange inflatable element retained within a green outer stole housing the release pull at the bottom of the right lobe. The front fastens by means of an over and an under flap both having zips on their edges so that they form a double layer across the chest. The front panel fitted with a steel plate having a keyhole slot in it for the attachment of an oxygen regulator, respirator manifold or a cleat for a hose assembly. The front left lower side provided with two transverse pockets, the right lower side with one transverse pocket. The right one probably to accommodate the homing beacon. The outer and lower edges of the lower pockets on both sides faced with green leather reinforcement. Two Velcro fastening loops are provided; one on the left pocket, the other on the central chest panel by means of which the oxygen supply pipe is directed into the centre line of the wearer's body and restrained from flapping about. A metal D ring is positioned on the front chest to receive the snap hook on the lower end of the oxygen supply pipe as it descends from the mask. Two Velcro loops are provided on the fronts of the shoulders - exact purpose unknown - perhaps to receive the lanyard which connects the lifejacket to the dinghy pack in the ejection seat, when the crewman is not in the aircraft. This tape lanyard with a special attachment fitting on its end emerges from below the left side pocket. Broad adjustable waist strap across the lower back of the garment.
SE5A Interplane Strut
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/A/508
Interplane strut from an S.E.5a biplane fighter. Wood with metal tips on either end. It has the Wolseley Motors manufacturer's crest in the centre, and bears autographs of personalities who were members of the RFC and RAF. It belonged to Gp Capt J Ira T Jones of 74 Squadron. There is ?bullet damage at one end.
Combination Suit, Coverall, B/G, Ptn 1971
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-6438
Blue grey cotton combination suit with Velcro opening from neck to crotch. Velcro adjustment tabs on ankles, cuffs and the rear waist. Flapped patch pockets on the left breast and thigh. Side slits in the waist for access to under garments with Velcro closure. Dark blue shoulder straps and stand and fall collar. A number of unit patches have been added to this example.
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Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 81/M/214
Gun mounted in the observer's cockpit of the Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter. Fitted with a ring and bead sight. The normal pistol grip is supplemented with a stirrup type steadying handle at the rear instead of a butt. Fitted with a reproduction of a 97 round magazine. The gun itself is made up of original but 'falsified' parts, to quote the original accession register.
Berlin Airlift Commemorative Plate
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1998/0224/C
Deep, round dish painted creamy white with a buff glaze which has hand painted decoration. Lettering around the rim is '1948 The Greatest Bridge In The World Wunstorf- Berlin - Wunstorf' Illustrated with stream of aircraft flying between churches and houses representing Wunstorf and Brandenberg gate representing Berlin, with RAF crest below, all hand painted. 'Handgenzalt 75' on base. Some slight chipping on edge of rim.
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Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/806
Black leather and khaki/green fabric pull-on boot to just below knee, lined throughout in sheepskin. The foot and seam-reinforcing strip at rear of leather, the leg of thick cotton, webbing-like fabric. The front, top of the leg slit for a few inches to ease putting on. Khaki webbing tightening strap and buckle at top. Leather pull tabs inside. Leather soles, rubber heels.
Gosport Tube Assembly
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 66/R/608
A pair of cotton covered rubber (?) tubes joined at the lower end into a single white alloy connector and terminating at the upper ends in chrome plated tubes which connect to perforated circular metal plates held against the ears inside a flying helmet. Sound is transmitted accoustically into a speaking trumpet connected to the lower end and thereby to the wearer's ears.
Africa General Service Medal with Somaliland Clasp
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1986/0563/D
Circular, silver with plain suspender bar. Obverse - bust length, portrait of the Sovereign, GRV, left profile with title round the rim. Reverse - Britannia with a lion looking towards a rising sun and holding out an olive branch and the law. In a small section below AFRICA. Ribbon - yellow with black edges and two narrow dark green stripes. Edge impressed 235046 A.C.2. W.F. BUMSTEAD. R.A.F. With clasp SOMALILAND 1920.