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Sidcot Type, Ptn 1918
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, X003-4035
Thick, pale khaki cotton combination suit interlined with multiple layers of oiled silk and with a white fur fabric lining. The garment is constructed with a double flap arrangement over the chest buttoning on the right side. The main opening continues downwards into a button fly. Cuffs gathered into a band fastening with a button. Ankles similar, but with a slit further up the leg to assist putting on, and fastening with two buttons. Narrow adjustable waistband at rear. Large diagonal open pocket on chest and two large open pockets on upper legs. Plain collar fastening with a tab and buttons.
RFC, Private Purchase
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, X003-1683
Brown leather, combination type gauntlet with mitten extension for the fingers. The interior lined in woollen fabric. The whole of the outer, back part of the hand including the thumb covered in fur. The mitten pouch also lined in fur. Left hand. The palm at the base of the thumb very neatly patched with leather.
No. 1, OR's, Khaki, Ptn 1917
Aircraft & Exhibits, Array, X002-5375
Grey khaki, long-sleeved, single breasted coatfrock with detachable pointed brown or white collar. Open down front from neck for 21½ inches, closing with 6 buttons, 5 large 1 small. 2 inch grey-khaki belt sewn to back closing with four button holes and secured at waist level by two offset buttons attached to the front of the coat. Two patch pockets in skirt, 5 inches below belt line, closing with a buttoned flap. 3 inch buttoned cuffs with 6 inch opening. Shoulder straps bearing WAAC title and coloured centre stripe sewn to shoulder seam and secured at the top by a button. See his historical notes.
"Fums Up" Nameboard
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, X001-2589
Rectangular piece of plywood hand painted with the words "FUMS UP! in white with blue border. Identical to X001-2588 in size and style, though in poorer condition; retains a few fixing pins along the bottom edge. Now framed together with other 'Fums Up!' Nameboard and 'child' artwork in one large glass-fronted wooden frame.
Control Panel
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 1997/0052/I
Mahogony framed electrical control panel with sliding glass doors at front. Main panel has top row of 8 voltage meters wth groupings of ceramic fuses below ( some missing). Pull down switches associated with each row of fuses, with small label plaques giving location. Ornate decoration with side notice boards and decorative top pedastel. Dark polished overall effect.
unknown
Aircraft & Exhibits, Array, 69/I/1321
A rectangular wooden case which tapers towards the front. The top of the case has black holders for the photographic plates which fold away from the case, being closed by sliding latches. At one short side is a brass handle, at the other a leather carrying/gripping strap, with buckle for adjusting its length. The case is reinforced at the edges by brass strips, and there are nineteen associated rectangular black Mackenzie Wishart photographic plates, of two types. Brass fitting tube mounted on top. See historical notes.
GS, Mk II, 1/14 Second
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 76/I/670
Reversing stop watch, designed for use with equal distance bomb sight. Believed only five remaining in the country. Stop watch with grey metal case and white face. Showing reverse dial, numbered 1 - 14. Black metal needle with teardrop tip. Face inscribed with "Reversing Stop Watch for equal distance bomb sight height in thousands of feet Mark II" as well as the maker's name. Watch has red marker. There are two metal switches at the top and a metal attachment for a strap.
OR's, Flap Type, Blue, Gabardine, Ptn 1918
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 65/U/401
Jacket with wide flap fastening with four gilding metal buttons down left side. Falling collar, plain cuffs, inset pockets with buttoned flaps in skirts. Fabric belt closing with a single uniform button in line with the fastening buttons. Internal collar in ribbed white cotton. Badges on both sleeves shoulder-title at top with eagle below, both white embroidery on black.
Utility, 4x2, Model T, 1925
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 79/V/1257
Left hand drive light truck with open wooden rear body and partially enclosed cab with bench seat and no tops to the doors; nearside mounted spare wheel and pronounced mudguards each side linked by running boards; twin front headlamps and cab mounted oxy-acetylene lamps. In full running order following restoration by RAFM Friends team 2011-2012.
Hat/Cap, All Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, X001-3952
Within a voided, vertical, oval wreath of laurel, with roses at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, WL at 12 o'clock and a scroll at base reading ORA ET LABORA, a draped female figure of Victory with a laurel wreath in her right hand. Horizontal pin fastening at rear. Also used as a brooch on WAAC clothing by former members of WL.