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Medal Bar of 4 of Flight Lieutenant Bertram Arthur "Jimmy" James
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X006-1328
Pilot Jimmy James, shot down and captured in the Netherlands in 1940, was a persistent prison escaper, including during the Great Escape of 24 March 1944. He was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of his numerous escape attempts. The medals are, from left to right, Military Cross, 1939-1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, 1939-1945 War Medal with Mention in Despatches oakleaf.
Britannia Trophy
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 80/C/1717
The Britannia Trophy is awarded each year for the most meritorious performance in aviation. Although the trophy is retained by the Royal Aero Club, each winner is given a plaque.
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.
Bomb Disposal Armband
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0677/U
In 1940 the RAF established Bomb Disposal teams to make safe and remove ordnance dropped on RAF Stations.
Parachute Release Handle
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 79/S/152
Squadron Leader Henry Hogan was the Commanding Officer of No. 501 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, 1940.
Souvenir Badge of the Falklands Conflict
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 83/C/393
The British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands was invaded by Argentine forces on 2 April 1982. A Royal Navy task force was despatched with ground troops to retake the Islands and the Argentine surrender was accepted on 14 June. The RAF executed five long-range bombing operations against Stanley airfield and anti-aircraft installations, operating from Ascension Island. Avro Vulcan XM598, on display in the Cold War exhibition, was one of the aircraft designated for these operations.
Aircrew Helmet Mark 4A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0427/U
Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series was used widely.
Stevens Stopper - Fuze Immuniser Mark I
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/T/762
The Stevens Stopper was invented by Wing Commander James Stevens at the beginning of the Second World War.
Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Maurice James Adam
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 79/D/183
The medals of Squadron Leader Maurice Adam, comprising the Air Force Cross and India General Service Medal.
Distress Flare for Day and Night
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1988/1266/S
This personal distress flare formed part of the emergency kit for downed aircrews to signal for assistance. A red night flare could be activated at one end and a daytime orange smoke signal at the other.
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