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Messerschmitt Bf 110 Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 75/M/245

This is a German-made model of a Second World War Bf 110 used to train aircrew, particularly pilots and gunners, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition. It was made by Wiking, a model company still in existence.

Model of an aircraft in khaki green with plastic roundels as the propellers, © RAF Museum

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2415

The details of where Corporal Reeves served and what his role was are not known, other than that he worked as groundcrew during the Battle of Britain. He represents ‘the Many’ who supported ‘the Few’, without whom the Battle could not have been won.

Three six-pointed bronze star medals and three round silver medals - all on individual clasps and five with ribbons, © RAF Museum

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2414

The details of where Corporal Reeves served and what his role was are not known, other than that he worked as groundcrew during the Battle of Britain. He represents ‘the Many’ who supported ‘the Few’, without whom the Battle could not have been won.

Three six-pointed bronze star medals and three round silver medals - all on individual clasps and five with ribbons, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Wing Commander Alan Geoffrey Page, DSO, DFC and Bar

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-6855

Geoffrey Page was badly burned when he was shot down while attacking a German bomber formation over the English Channel on 12 August 1940 during the Battle of Britain.

Nine medals and stars suspended from ribbons, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Air Chief Marshal Baron Dowding of Bentley Priory

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1997/0254/D

Given his huge influence in the success of the RAF in the Battle of Britain, Sir Hugh Dowding has relatively few medals.

Nine medals and stars suspended from ribbons, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

No. 1 1920 Pattern Officer’s Jacket of Baron Newall of Clifton

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/U/244

This No. 1 Dress jacket is part of a uniform worn by Baron Newall for ceremonies and other special events after he had retired.

Single-breasted navy blue jacket with gold buttons and detailing, a fabric belt, four pockets and decoration on the left ches, RAF Museum

Parachute Release Handle

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 79/S/152

Squadron Leader Henry Hogan was the Commanding Officer of No. 501 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, 1940.

Rectangular chrome handle with trailing metal wire, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-7220

The Military Medal was awarded to Avis Hearn for gallantry during the Battle of Britain when she was an Acting Corporal.

Three medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum

Women's Auxiliary Air Force Uniform of Avis Hearn

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/760

In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.

Blue-grey lady's military-style jacket with stripes and badges on the sleeves with earphones and microphone hung around the c, RAF Museum

No. 307 Squadron Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 76/U/1380

After the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, many Polish airmen escaped to Britain. From 1940, Polish squadrons began to be formed within the RAF, playing an active role in the Battle of Britain.

Silver badge of a crescent and an owl above an aircraft, with the number '307' at the bottom, © RAF Museum