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Distinguished Flying Cross

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X007-0047

A silver cross with bifurcated and curled ends bearing flaming grenades, overlaid vertically with a two-blade propeller and horizontally with a pair of wings. The centre medallion composed of a laurel wreath overlaid by a crowned Tudor rose bearing, centrally, RAF in monogram. The top branch without a grenade, fashioned with a decorative shape and loop for suspension. An intermediate ring connects to a plain suspender bar with laurel leaves below pierced to receive the intermediate ring. Reverse - Within a ring GRI 1918. Engraved at the bottom of the cross the date of award - 1943. Ribbon - white and purple in thin diagonal lines.

All Ranks, Ptn 1940

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0077/U

Single-breasted, waist-length jacket with buttons concealed in fly to neck, stand and fall collar fastening with hooks, shoulder straps, buttoned cuffs. Flapped pleated breast pockets with concealed button. Waistband with belt extension to a metal buckle. Buttonholes inside waistband to engage with buttons on waistband of trousers. Rank insignia SAY WHERE AND IN WHAT FORM. Pilot's Air Gunner's Navigator's Observer's Signaller's Bomb Aimer's DELETE AS APPROPRIATE flying badge above left breast pocket. Mention any medal ribbons which may be below the flying badge. Pale blue shoulder eagles printed on black cotton patches on shoulders. (Delete as appropriate) Rank .... Flying badges ...

Royal Air Force Prisoners of War Association Memorial Plaque

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X002-3411

Memorial to the 50 PoWs shot after the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944. Rectangular memorial plaque with glass fronted deep wooden frame, topped by a brass eagle with outstretched wings. Features Royal Air Force Prisoners of War Association badge at the centre with RAF, Fighter Command and Bomber Command Association badges and RCAF, RAF, RNZAF and RAAF pilot's wings and central plaque inscribed 'Look at this Friend. Take the Freedom they strove to Give You and be in their debt.' Smaller individual name plaques bearing the names of those shot.

Other Ranks, Ankle Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 80/U/1442

Black leather with 7 pairs of eyelet holes, no toe cap, leather soles with light nails. No studs or irons at toe or heel. Left Foot. Fully lined in leather.

Propeller Blade from Handley Page Halifax W1041

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X002-3410

Wooden Halifax bomber single propeller blade salvaged from crash site in 1942. Badly splintered and much paint missing but tip still intact. Survives to full length beyond the hub.

Other Ranks, Ankle Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 80/U/1441

Black leather with 7 pairs of eyelet holes, no toe cap, leather soles with light nails. No studs or irons at toe or heel. Right Foot. Fully lined in leather.

RAF, Course-Setting, Mk. IX A*

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 79/I/2291

Large matt black painted structure containing a compass bowl and various complex adjustments, inc, directional calculator at the rear, wind gauge bar, auxiliary drift bar and terminal velocity gauge. Fitted inside a purpose built storage case with 12 spare scales for various bomb capacities.

Fishplate from Halifax III HX339

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1998/0182/A

Complete rectangular shaped Halifax spar fishplate with 24 rivet holes and black painted ends. Centre pierced by 20mm cannon shell, the top of which remains in situ.

GEE Receiver Type R1355

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X005-2640

Rectangular perforated steel case fitted with two multi-pin plugs, four way (Z Y X N) switch and cable connector to the face. Two locating spikes in the rear and painted black with a grey face.

GEE Indicator Type 62A

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X005-3115

Large matt black painted metal case with a circular glass screen (cathode ray tube), multi-pin plug connector, aerial socket, seven multi coloured switches and a handle all fitted in the face. Cased.