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Cigarette Lighter from 303 Signals Unit

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1990, London, Hangar One, X004-1261

303 Signals Unit operate a site on the summit of Mount Kent on the Falkland Islands and provide radar cover for the airfield at RAF Mount Pleasant.

Chrome flip top lighter with puffin motif, © RAF Museum

Souvenir Badge of the Falklands Conflict

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 83/C/393

The British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands was invaded by Argentine forces on 2 April 1982. A Royal Navy task force was despatched with ground troops to retake the Islands and the Argentine surrender was accepted on 14 June. The RAF executed five long-range bombing operations against Stanley airfield and anti-aircraft installations, operating from Ascension Island. Avro Vulcan XM598, on display in the Cold War exhibition, was one of the aircraft designated for these operations.

Circular shocking pink badge inscribed Task Force Victory above, and We're Proud of You, below a Harrier GR 3, © RAF Museum

RAF, Mk. 10, Immersion Suit worn by Gp Capt Bob Iveson, 1982

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, 1993/0606/U

Immersion suits are worn by pilots in case they have to eject over water. Bob Iveson wore this Immersion Suit when flying Hawker-Siddeley Harriers during the Falklands Conflict, 1982.

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Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.6A ZA718 Bravo November

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-0998

This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in most major conflicts of the last four decades. Four of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Starboard side view of Boeing Chinook on a white background., © RAF Museum