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Pathfinder Force badge of Flight Lieutenant Angus Caesar-Gordon DFC DFM
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-5202
Pathfinder crews identified and marked targets for the main bomber stream of aircraft. These crews underwent additional training and were expected to complete one Tour of 45 operations. A qualified Pathfinder was allowed to wear the coveted eagle badge over his left breast pocket.
USAAF Shoulder Badge, 9th Air Force
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/0465/U
The 9th was the US’s tactical air force for the invasion of Europe. By autumn 1944 most units had relocated to the continent, serving beside the RAF’s 2nd Tactical Air Force.
USAAF Shoulder Badge, 8th Air Force
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/0457/U
While Bomber Command operated mainly at night, the US 8th Air Force conducted daylight raids against Germany and occupied Europe. By 1945, the 8th equalled Bomber Command in the tonnage of bombs dropped.
No. 417 Squadron Air Training Corps badge, Alan Chew
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1969
Navigator Alan Chew died on 12 August 1944 when his Lancaster was shot down. Prior to joining the RAF Alan was a cadet in his local Air Training Corps squadron, No. 417 based in Bilston.
Luftwaffe Anti-Aircraft War Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X006-2704
Originally devised as qualification badges for aircrew, the use of some trade badges became linked to combat experience. The Anti-Aircraft Badge was awarded according to a points system reflecting the types of engagements that individual had undertaken.
De Havilland Mosquito cockpit door
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 75/C/539
Cockpit door from a No. 29 Squadron De Havilland Mosquito, hand painted with Wing Commander's Insignia, 14 swastika kill markings, and names of aircrew members, March 1945.
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 Cat lucky charm of Flight Lieutenant John Elwyn Charles
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X005-0851
A black cat crossing your path is a good luck superstition. This hand stitched black cat was carried on operations in 1943–1944 by navigator John Charles of No.192 (Special Duties) Squadron.
Victoria Cross of Wing Commander Guy Gibson
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1990/0609/D
Wing Commander Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross on 28 May 1943 for his outstanding skill, determination and courage demonstrated leading No. 617 Squadron during the iconic Dams raid of 16-17 May 1943.
Air Officer's Peaked Cap, Air Vice Marshal Sir Donald Bennett
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/1203/U
Donald Bennett was Air Officer Commanding No. 8 (Pathfinder Force) Group. The squadrons of this specialist Group were tasked with marking aiming points for the main force of Bomber Command.
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