Showing 601 to 610 of 1091 search results
RAF 4lb Incendiary Bomb 1944
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/O/37
This type of small incendiary bomb was used to start fires at a target. Usually dropped in containers of 90, they started multiple fires in a small area and were designed to overwhelm the fire-fighting services ranged against them.
GEE Receiver Type R1355
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X005-2640
GEE was a radio navigation aid with few components, enabling it to be fitted easily to most aircraft requiring a navigator. It acquired a reputation of being simple to operate and gained the nickname ‘the goon box’ as anybody could use it.
Flying Helmet Type C
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0433/U
The Type C first appeared in 1941 and became the standard RAF flying helmet for most of the Second World War. In 1944 the design was altered slightly with the addition of an elasticated chin strap and by channelling, the headphone leads to the rear of the helmet.
Medal Bar of Air Chief Marshal Baron Dowding of Bentley Priory
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1997/0254/D
Given his huge influence in the success of the RAF in the Battle of Britain, Sir Hugh Dowding has relatively few medals.
Observer Corps Armband
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 76/U/1371
The Observer Corps, later Royal Observer Corps, was a civil defence organisation formed in 1925 to detect, identify, track and report aircraft in the skies over the UK.
Service Dress Cap of a Field Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/U/464
When the RAF formed in 1918 the field uniform closely followed those used by the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.
Magazine, Vickers Gas Operated Machine Gun
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/83
The Vickers Gas Operated machine gun was selected to replace the Lewis gun and was introduced into Royal Air Force service in 1937. It fired bullets from round pan-shaped magazines, which held upto 100 rounds
London Aeroplane Club
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0857/U
This badge belonged to Air Vice Marshal Sir William Sefton Brancker. A keen supporter of civil aviation in the 1920's, he encouraged the formation of flying clubs and new airports and airfields.
RAF Officer's 1948 pattern No.2 uniform of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-7072
The Royal Family are active in their support for and service of the UK's Armed Forces. This uniform was worn by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and displays the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
Beret of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 80/U/1399
In 1948 the beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for No. 2 Working Dress uniform.
Filter results by: Hide filters