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Parachute Rip Cord Handle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1994/0346/S

Pulling this handle could save your life. Attached to the handle is a length of wire connected to two pins. These pins secure the cover of the parachute.

Rectangular metal handle with trailing wire, © RAF Museum

RAF Flying Helmet Type G

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, 69/U/775

Blue-grey fabric helmet with internal, padded leather telephone holders retained by press-studs.

Image pending

Cockpit Lamp

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X005-8466

This adjustable lamp would provide a source of light to crew positions on aircraft. The amount of light could be controlled by the movable cover and a red filter could be swivelled over the bulb in an effort to preserve night vision.

Metal two-piece lamp with triangular base and cylindrical bulb holder with cover, © RAF Museum

Berlin Wall Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-8589

In 1961 the German Democratic Republic (GDR) built a wall to close the border between East and West Berlin, forming a barrier between the Soviet and Western sectors of the city.

L-shaped concrete slab with neatly painted graffiti, RAF Museum

USAAF Type M-3 Flak Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/0307/U

Head injuries to aircrew were usually serious and frequently fatal. Adopted in 1943, the M-3 featured cut outs over the ears and hinged flaps to accommodate the headphones built into flying helmets.

Green flak helmet with chin strap, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Mk XIV Bombsight, Sighting Head and Control Panel

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/I/58

The Mk XIV Bombsight is a gyro-stabilised bombsight which compensates for the movement of an aircraft by displaying the impact point of a bomb even when the aircraft is not in straight and level flight. The Mk XIV was first fitted to aircraft of the Pathfinder Force in 1942 and later became the standard sight used by Bomber Command.

Mk XIV Bombsight with switch panel, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Christmas Gift Box Items from the Defence Catering Group

Aircraft & Exhibits, 2004, In Storage, X005-5950

In 1914 Princess Mary supported the creation of a fund to pay for a Christmas gift box to be sent to every serving member of the UK armed forces. Made of brass, its contents included smoking materials, chocolate and a photograph of the Princess.

Red plastic rubber ball, elasticated Rudolph nose and a Christmas card, RAF Museum

Schneider Trophy 1931, R.J. Mitchell

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931, In Storage, 81/C/1293

When the UK won the Schneider Trophy in 1931 for the third time in a row, those involved received miniature replicas of the trophy. This one was presented to Reginald Mitchell, the aircraft designer. Mitchell would later design the Supermarine Spitfire.

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Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Shoulder Board

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/133

There have been nurses serving with the RAF since June 1918 and between 1920 and 1939 it was the only role open to female applicants.

Blue cloth badge with two blue horizontal stripes at the bottom, © RAF Museum

Tupolev Tu-22 Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X001-2149

Scale model of twin engined transonic Soviet bomber used for radar echoing area trials. Painted as Red 14.

Image pending

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