Showing 11 to 20 of 60 search results

Flying Helmet Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1917-1930, London, Hangar One, X002-6497

The original RAF flying helmet. This pattern of helmet was first issued to the Royal Flying Corps in 1916 and continued in service with the RAF into the 1930s.

Soft brown leather fur-lined helmet with chinstrap and upturned fur peak, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Aircraft Factory Mk V Barometric Altimeter

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1917, London, Hangar Two, 1994/0224/I

Damaged aircraft altimeter with shrapnel damage, missing front glass and indicator finger.

Image pending

St. Michael & St. George, Most Distinguished Order of, Companion, Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1917, In Storage, 71/D/1163

The Order of St Michael and St George was instituted in 1818 by the Prince Regent, later King George IV, for service overseas.

St. Michael & St. George, Most Distinguished Order of, Companion, Badge | 71/D/1163, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Flying Corps Thigh-Length Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 1990/0518/U

Thigh-length sheepskin flying boots – or 'fug boots' – helped to keep First World War pilots and observers warm in aircraft with open cockpits. They were particularly necessary when flying at high altitude.

Long, tan sheepskin boots, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Flying Corps Thigh-Length Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 1990/0519/U

Thigh-length sheepskin flying boots – or 'fug boots' – helped to keep First World War pilots and observers warm in aircraft with open cockpits. They were particularly necessary when flying at high altitude.

Long, tan sheepskin boots, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Victorian Order, Commander, Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, In Storage, 71/D/1164

The Royal Victorian Order was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1896 and is exclusively in the gift of the monarch.

Royal Victorian Order, Commander, Badge | 71/D/1164, Royal Air Force Museum

Motorcycle, 3.5 h.p.

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 1995/0085/V

497cc Single cylinder side valve motorcycle; chain driven with friction damper leading link front forks.

vintage motorcycle, green paint, Royal Air Force Museum

Victory Medal of Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1920, In Storage, 72/D/710

Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson's Victory Medal. The edge is impressed Captain H. Jameson. The medal was mis-marked, Jameson did not reach the rank of Captain

Royal Air Force Museum

War Medal 1914-1918 of Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1920, In Storage, 72/D/709

Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson's War Medal 1914-1918. The edge is impressed Captain H. Jameson. The medal was mis-marked, Jameson did not reach the rank of Captain

Royal Air Force Museum

1914 Star of Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1920, In Storage, 72/D/708

Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson's 1914 Star.

A four pointed star, the top point replaced by a crown. Two crossed swords on the face appear to provide four further points, Royal Air Force Museum