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Women's Junior Air Corps Cadet Cap Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1227
Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1939 female cadets with an interest in aviation could join the Women's Junior Air Corps.
Course and Speed Calculator Mark IIA
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 65/I/124
This analogue calculator enabled courses to be worked out quickly taking into account the effect of the wind.
Wedding cake doll lucky charm
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/C/406
Air Gunner Jim Chapman hung his wedding cake charm from the gunsight of his Lancaster while on operations. He was shot down on 21 February 1944 but managed to grab his mascot before baling out.
30lb Incendiary Bomb
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1994/1176/O
Fires started by incendiary bombs were found to be the most effective way of destroying industrial and urban targets. Between 1941 and 1945, three million 30lb devices had been dropped and approximately 80 million of the more effective 4lb incendiaries.
RAF Type F97 Mark II Camera
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6033
Fitted to the photographic reconnaissance variants of the Canberra, the F97 Mk II camera was designed for use at low level at night.
Flying Suit Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6281
After a course in elementary flying, pupils are sent to flying training schools to develop their skills. The training varied for fast jet, transport or helicopter pilots.
Field Service Cap of an Air Transport Auxiliary Male Member
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/U/981
The Air Transport Auxiliary was made up of both male and female members who ferried aircraft to wherever they were needed. Their uniform was designed in a similar style to the RAF but in a dark navy blue.
Spitfire Fund Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 84/U/1032
These badges were sold to raise money for Spitfire Funds, formed to buy aircraft for the RAF during the Second World War. This badge was purchased by Leading Aircraftwoman Osbon.
Flying Gauntlet, RAF, 1943 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 69/U/447
The 1943 Pattern Flying Gauntlets dispensed with the zip opening of earlier models. They were designed to be worn with pain or electrically heated inner gloves.
Service Dress Cap of a Warrant Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-7286
Bearing a striking resemblance to the cap worn by Other Ranks, the Warrant Officer's cap can be distinguished by the metal eagle, crown and laurel leaf badge which echoes the embroidered badge worn by commissioned officers.
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