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601 Squadron salver, 1933

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1933-1957, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0892/C

MRAF Sir Dermot Boyle presented this salver to No. 601 Squadron, when he was its adjutant, in April 1933. It features its winged sword emblem, symbolising its connection with London.

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Hawker Hind (Afghan)

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1938-1956, In Storage, 69/A/104

The Hawker Hind was a single engine day bomber which entered RAF service in 1935. Hinds were also exported widely, with some, like our example, built for the Afghan Air Force

Hawker Hind (Afghan) on display at Cosford., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Patron's Medal, Royal Air Force Museum

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1985, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1997/0090/C

Gold Patron’s Medal awarded to Sir Dermot Boyle by the Royal Air Force Museum to mark his contribution to its formation

Gold circular medal engraved with a crown star and laurel wreath with R A F Museum at the top and patron’s medal at the botto, RAF Museum

Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Star

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0401/D

The Order of the Bath has its origins in the 14th century but was revived by King George I in 1725. The Knight Grand Cross is the highest grade.

Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Star | 1993/0401/D

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0398/D

The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 to recognise outstanding work in the First World War and is still awarded.

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge | 1993/0398/D

Freedom of World 1940-45, Plate, Leo Hupkes

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 82/C/822

This Delftware plate celebrates the liberation of Holland in 1945. It shows the Battles of Dunkirk (left) and Normandy (right) playing out across the horizon, while the combined emblems of the United-Kingdom and the Netherlands emerge victorious in the foreground.

Delftware plate depicting the Battle of Dunkirk, Battle of Normandy, and a large emblem

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Star

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0399/D

The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 to recognise outstanding work in the First World War and is still awarded.

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Star | 1993/0399/D

Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0400/D

The Order of the Bath has its origins in the 14th century but was revived by King George I in 1725. The Knight Grand Cross is the highest grade.

Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Badge | 1993/0400/D

Medal Bar of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0395/D

Sir Dermot Boyle was the first Cranwell graduate to become Chief of the Air Staff. He was also the first Chairman of trustees for the Royal Air Force Museum.

Medal Bar of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle | 1993/0395/D

Flying Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0408/U

As communications devices became more common in aircraft, the 1930 Pattern helmet was introduced offering a range of fittings which could be added to the basic leather cap.

Brown leather helmet encasing head, cheeks and neck with attached hearing tubes, © RAF Museum