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Gosport Tubes
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/R/828
The Gosport System of flying instruction, developed by Robert Smith-Barry during the First World War, revolutionised flying training and became the basic model used throughout the world.
WRAF Other Ranks, Canvas Gaiter, Black, Pattern 1919
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 66/U/872
Knee length, side lacing black cotton canvas gaiter with leather buckled strap at the top and a buckled footstrap.
55 Company RASC Commemorative Plaque
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/Y/470
The Royal Army Service Corps was the logistical transport arm of the British Army. Since 1944 its members served in RAF transport aircraft as Air Dispatchers delivering air-dropped supplies to British troops. In 1993, it became part of the Royal Logistic Corps.
London Aeroplane Club
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0856/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.
Berlin Airlift, One Millionth Ton
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 78/Y/951
This banner was displayed by the crew of an RAF Avro York transport aircraft, which flew the Berlin Airlift's millionth ton of supplies to the city on 18 February 1949.
London Aeroplane Club
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0858/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.
Victoria Cross of Sergeant John Hannah
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 82/D/793
Sergeant John Hannah was just 18 years old when he was awarded the Victoria Cross for showing extraordinary courage and devotion to duty during a bombing operation in September 1940.
Medal bar of Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf, VC
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-8790
As a pilot in 1941, Squadron Leader Scarf was the only member of the RAF to be awarded the Victoria Cross for service in East Asia during the Second World War.
Victoria Cross of Flying Officer Donald Garland
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/D/58
Flying Officer Donald Edward Garland was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his part in the attack on bridges over the Albert Canal on 12 May. Garland led No. 12 squadron's attack on the bridges, in which all the aircraft were shot down. Garland's Victoria Cross was the first awarded to the RAF in the Second World War.
Victoria Cross of Wing Commander Guy Gibson
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1990/0609/D
Wing Commander Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross on 28 May 1943 for his outstanding skill, determination and courage demonstrated leading No. 617 Squadron during the iconic Dams raid of 16-17 May 1943.
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