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Unit Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6286

The Groundcrew for No. 20 Squadron have taken the elements of an eagle and rising sun from the squadron's crest to create their own badge.

Triangular cloth badge with central cartoon motif, inscribed Start It, Finish It, © RAF Museum

Siskin Aircraft Fabric

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1930, London, Hangar One, 79/Y/936

Squadron emblems frequently refer back to a period in their history. The Cross of Lorraine adopted by No. 41 Squadron was taken from the arms of the French town of St Omer where the squadron was based during the First World War.

Rectangular fabric with complex red cross topped with golden crown, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Pattern Badge of a Wireless Operator

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-4433

In 1918, Wireless Operators became the first trade in the RAF to receive a specialist badge. Today it is known as the Telecommunications badge and is worn on the Service Dress uniform of Other Ranks employed in the Radio Engineering Trade.

Rectangular navy cloth badge with white hand and lightning bolt motif, © RAF Museum

RAF Flying Badge of a Radio Observer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 83/U/140

As the Second World War progressed the Observer's badge was slowly phased out, replaced by an Aircrew Brevet, first introduced for Air Gunners. Each speciality was represented by the letters of their trade. This Brevet is for a Radio Observer and was worn by operators of the new radar devices being fitted to aircraft of the time.

Single wing shaped cloth badge with initials RO, © RAF Museum

Cap Badge of an ROC Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1275/U

The volunteers of the Observer Corps were a vital link in Britain's aerial defences. They reported the strength, height and direction of incoming raids. In 1941 the ROC was awarded the Royal title in recognition of the contribution it made during the Battle of Britain.

Circular brass and dark metal badge with laurel leaves and a figure holding a flaming torch, © RAF Museum

RAF Flying Badge of an Air Gunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/816

During the late 1930s an aircrew brevet for Air Gunners was introduced resembling the Observer's badge worn by other non-pilot aircrew.

Single wing shaped cloth badge with initials AG, © RAF Museum

RAF Loadmaster Flying Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0777/U

Aircrew who are not pilots wear a badge with a single wing. This is a badge for a Loadmaster who would be responsible for the loading of transport aircraft and helicopters.

Blue cloth badge with one wing to the right, with initials LM, © RAF Museum

Medical Services Collar Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/211

The winged staff and entwined serpents of the Caduceus of Mercury is worn by members of the Medical Branch and the Princes Mary's RAF Nursing Service.

Brass badge with eagle, staff and snake motif, © RAF Museum

Pilot's Wings

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/U/435

This badge is one of the most coveted in the world. The granting of pilot's wings signifies you have become a pilot in the RAF. The RAF badge closely follows the pattern of the Royal Flying Corps badge first approved by King George V in 1913.

Wing shaped badge with central lettering RAF, mounted on original signed issuing paper, © RAF Museum

Badge of an Aerial Gunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/434

During the 1920s ground tradesmen could volunteer to serve as air gunners. This was an extra duty over and above their usual job. Along with extra flying pay these skilled tradesmen were entitled to wear a winged bullet badge on their right sleeve.

Triangular cloth badge with metal winged bullet, © RAF Museum