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Officer's, Full Dress, Tunic, Ptn 1920

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0764/U

Full Dress (Home Pattern), also known as Number One Dress, was the RAF’s ceremonial uniform between 1920 and 1939. This example belonged to the Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Edward Ellington.

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Reid Pilot Aptitude Testing Machine

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0825/I

Before a potential recruit is accepted for flying training, they have to undergo a series of aptitude tests. This machine was used to test their ability to steer a course while delays were introduced to their steering inputs.

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Flying Boot, RAF, 1940 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 76/U/1157

The zip closure of these sheepskin lined boots eased their donning over bulky flying trousers.

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Life Jacket, RAF, 1932 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/U/512

This light khaki green, linen, life jacket contained kapok pads and an orally inflatable rubber bladders to keep the wearer afloat.

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WAAF Other Ranks, Shirt, 1939 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1990/0386/U

The airwoman’s service dress uniform included an open necked jacket with lapels with which a shirt, collar and tie was to be worn.

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Flying Boot, RAF, 1940 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 76/U/1158

The zip closure of these sheepskin lined boots eased their donning over bulky flying trousers.

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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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SD, Apprentices', GM, Modified, Ptn 1922

Aircraft & Exhibits, 68/U/366

This cap badge was worn by an aircraft apprentice of No. 2 Wing, No. 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton, in the 1920s

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Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1 A5 Main Battle Tank

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-6766

During the Cold War, West Germany designed and manufactured two main battle tanks. The Leopard 1 was the first of these successful designs and was an unqualified success, not only gaining large sales from the West German Army but also sales to at least eight other countries.

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Norden Bombsight Type M9

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 82/I/819

The US Army Air Force strategy for bombing Germany centred around the use of this highly accurate Norden Bombsight to conduct precision attacks on vital industries during daylight. Unfortunately, the cloudy European weather frequently obscured targets and reduced accuracy.

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