Showing 211 to 220 of 1008 search results for Badge of 307 Squadron

'Figaro' Emblem of Ian Gleed

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1940, London, Hangar Five, 71/A/222

Flight Lieutenant Ian Gleed flew his Hurricane Mk I throughout the Battle of Britain. He had the wily cartoon cat Figaro, from the Disney film Pinocchio, swatting a swastika, painted on his cockpit door.

Parallelogram-shaped green panel with a hand-painted black and white cat standing on hind legs turned to face a swastika, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Wing Commander Innes Bentall Westmacott

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1991/0372/D

During the Battle of Britain Innes Westmacott served with No. 56 Squadron, flying Hawker Hurricanes. In August 1940 he was badly burned after his fuel tank exploded during an attack by a Messerschmitt Bf 110.

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

Beret of an Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/U/712

Berets were introduced into service by the RAF Regiment in 1943. They were produced in this knitted form and in barathea fabric.

Blue grey beret with wire badge at front, © RAF Museum

Ministry of Aircraft Production Plaque

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941, In Storage, X004-1354

This plaque was presented to Mrs Willard Kitchen from British Colombia, Canada, to commemorate the purchase of Hurricane Mk IIB ‘Wilmar Vancouver’ which served with Nos. 32 and 615 Squadrons during the Second World War.

Rectangular plaque with inscription in black and red text, © RAF Museum

Panel from Lancaster 'N' for 'Nan'

Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1943-OCT 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, 83/A/407

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

Black panel, yellow bomb tally, writing top and bottom relating to operational record, RAF Museum / IAIN DUNCAN

Distinguished Flying Medal of Sergeant Joseph Dygryn

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 80/D/1864

Joseph Dygryn was a successful night fighter pilot awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in 1941 after he shot down a number of German aircraft on bombing missions over London.

Silver oval medal engraved with the profile of King George VI, on a blue and white striped ribbon, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Chaplain

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 68/U/131

Chaplains wear the same blue grey service dress cap as other RAF officers but the eagle and laurel badge is replaced by the winged cross of the RAF Chaplaincy.

Blue grey fabric peaked cap with decorative cloth band and strap and winged badge at front, © RAF Museum

Poland Uniform Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/115

During the Second World War individuals from many Allied and Commonwealth nations joined the RAF. To acknowledge this multi-national support, uniform badges denoting the individuals' country of origin were authorised for wear.

Three cloth badges with names of countries in gold stitching, © RAF Museum

Womens Royal Air Force, Members, Shoulder Eagle Badge, 1918 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 67/U/578

Members in the Womans Royal Air Force, wore shoulder badges on their uniform jackets depicting an eagle with outstretched wings embroidered in white on a backing of black Melton.

Image pending

RAF Mobile Catering Support Unit, badge, Ptn 1990s

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X004-0113

Badge of RAF Mobile Catering Support Unit, the unit has been providing meals to service personnel on exercises and operations since 1975.

Image pending

Filter results by: Hide filters

Department show filter hide filter

Type show filter hide filter

Associated with show filter hide filter

Where used show filter hide filter

Key events show filter hide filter

Location show filter hide filter

Recently added - show recently added items