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Air Defence Cadet Corps, Cap Badge, 1938 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1990/1141/U
This badge was worn on the field service cap which formed part of the standard uniform of the Air Defence Cadet Corps.
IFOR Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6223
During the 1990s the RAF would undertake both offensive and peacekeeping role in the Balkans. The Implementation Force (IFOR) was a NATO-led peace-keeping force which operated in the former Yugoslavian provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Medal Bar of Leading Aircraftman Sidney Edward Jefford
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-9848
Sidney Jefford serviced and maintained Rolls-Royce Merlin III engines that powered Hawker Hurricanes during the Second World War. Groundcrew often worked long hours in dangerous situations to keep the aircraft of the RAF in service.
Gloves of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-3578
With the adoption of the blue grey uniform in 1919 the colour of the Service Dress gloves remained brown as a reminder of the RAF's origins with the Royal Flying Corps.
Aircrew Helmet Mark 2A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1988/1347/U
The first protective helmet to have integrated communications, the Mk 2 series had a weighted bar which would force the visor down to protect the face in the event of a cockpit ejection.
Headdress of a Trucial Omani Scout
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1995/0201/U
The Trucial Omani Scouts was a security force established in 1951 to defend the seven emirates of Trucial Oman which now form the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered at RAF Sharjah, the Scouts were made up of both British military and local personnel.
Aircrew Helmet Mark 4B
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0423/U
Using the same helmet shell as the MK 4A, the Mk 4B introduced a universally adjustable cradle harness to the interior.
Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant William Gethin Owen
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1989/0234/D
William Owen served as an Observer with No. 235 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, flying in Bristol Blenheim fighters that provided convoy protection, fighter patrols and anti-shipping patrols over the English Channel and North Sea.
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.
India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 2nd Issue
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, X001-2443
India General Service Medal 1909 3rd issue with ‘North-West Frontier 1935’ clasp awarded to Aircraftman First Class WJH Wright
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