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Winged Camel Statuette, around 1920s
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0905/C
The winged camel is the symbol of No. 45 Squadron. Formed in 1916 flying Sopwith 1½ Strutter, and later the Camel, by the 1920s, No. 45 Squadron had adopted the winged camel as their badge, alongside the motto ‘Through Difficulties I Arise.’
Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.6A ZA718 Bravo November
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-0998
This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in most major conflicts of the last four decades. Four of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.
RAF Odiham Operations Room Loud Hailer
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 74/I/900
Used in the operations room at RAF Odiham this large aluminium speaker connects to a microphone with mouth-piece and has a cast handle in-between with a "press button". Painted overall in silver/grey.
Enabling key for WE177C nuclear weapon.
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X005-0816
Key ring with 5 pin tubular key, blanking plug removal tool and Dzus fastener removal tool, modified with addition of a hexagonal bar to provide an Allen key.
Jamaica Uniform Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X005-1276
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.
Swagger Stick of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/2149
The swagger stick was originally carried by non-commissioned ranks as part of their walking out (off-duty) uniform. Carrying the stick was designed to give an air of respectability and authority, hence use of the term swagger. The practice was discontinued in the RAF between the First and Second World Wars.
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