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NAPS EpiPen

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0985/S

The threat of chemical or biological attack during the 1991 Gulf War was taken very seriously. Nuclear, chemical and biological warfare suits, along with respirators, were constant companions. Nerve agent pre-treatment sets (NAPS) were issued.

Cardboard box of pills and cylindrical fluid applicator, both plastic wrapped, © RAF Museum

MKVA Pressure Head

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1935, London, Hangar One, X004-1282

It is fundamentally important to know an aircraft's speed through the air. This can be achieved by the use of a Pressure Head.

Black metal y-shaped frame with two protruding silver tubes, RAF Museum

Wedding cake doll lucky charm

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/C/406

Air Gunner Jim Chapman hung his wedding cake charm from the gunsight of his Lancaster while on operations. He was shot down on 21 February 1944 but managed to grab his mascot before baling out.

Small charm of a baby in pink hat, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Lifejacket of a Winchman

Aircraft & Exhibits, 2008, London, Hangar Six, X008-4721

The flying clothing worn by RAF winchmen equipped them for rescue operations over the sea and in the mountains, where they frequently had to be lowered by cable from a hovering helicopter.

Mannequin dressed in one-piece orange overall, green life vest, yellow helmet and ankle boots, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

COW Gun Mounting

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1965, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/1109

This ground based, weapons mounting, enabled the Coventry Ordnance Works, (COW) Quick Firing, 1½ Pounder gun to engage both air and surface targets.

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Tirpitz Anchor Chain Link

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1944, London, Hangar Five, 1992/0381/C

The Tirpitz was the largest battleship in the German Navy’s fleet with a loaded displacement of 52,600 tons. This single link of the anchor chain, which alone weighs 66lbs / 30kg was presented to the RAF Chief of the Air Staff by the Royal Norwegian Air Force on 9 June 1992.

Large metal link from anchor chain, light brown, IAIN DUNCAN

Fordson Sussex fitted with a Wild Balloon Winch

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1938-1945, London, Hangar Five, 1995/0886/V

Balloons were an important deterrent to low-level attack, usually sited on the approach to important targets. If an aircraft hit the balloon's cable, it would then be cut by explosive links, which in turn activated two parachutes. These would rapidly slow the aircraft, forcing it to stall and crash.

Six-wheeled dark grey metal vehicle with wire cage behind the driver's cab, © RAF Museum

RAF Rank Slide of a Senior Aircraftman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-0094

From the 1970s it became standard practice to display rank on all but Service Dress uniforms through the use of rank slides worn on shoulder straps.

Rectangular beige badge with propeller motif, © RAF Museum

Window Bundle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 78/R/301

Window consisted of strips of foil-backed paper dropped from an aircraft in bundles during a raid, and was designed to interfere with German radar.

Foil-backed paper bundled into a brown package, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Irvin Flying Trousers, 1938 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 80/U/1879

The Irvin flying suit, introduced to the RAF in the early 1930s, consisted of a jacket and trousers made of sheepskin, the leather of which had been treated to make it waterproof. The trousers legs have full length zips to improve access and have integral braces.

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