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Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Gold)
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X004-0867
The Luftwaffe introduced flying clasps as a way of acknowledging an aircrew’s operational experience. A bronze clasp represented 20 operational flights, silver 60 and gold 110.
Dog Lead
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 83/U/440
The RAF Police have used dogs in the protection of airfields and military installations since 1945. RAF police dogs are trained in two distinct roles, either patrol and guarding or as specialist search dogs. The dogs have their own RAF service numbers and non-commissioned ranks. This sometimes means that the dog will outrank its handler.
Dining Spoon
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/259
On joining the RAF you would be issued with a number of essential items. This would have included set of eating irons consisting of a knife, fork and spoon.
Flying Clothes of a Typhoon Pilot
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X006-0087
The flying clothing worn by Typhoon pilots is designed to provide protection during flight, prevent injury if they have to eject and help them survive until rescued.
Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838
In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.
Medal Bar of 6 of Squadron Leader Lawrence ('Benny') Seymour Goodman
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X008-7563
Benny Goodman was born in London and joined the RAF in 1939. He completed 30 operations with No. 617 Squadron including against the battleship Tirpitz. His medals are 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Arctic Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Legion d'Honneur Order of the Chevalier.
RAF Pattern Buttons
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/1525
The buttons of the original 1918 pattern RAF Officer's uniform retained the roped border found on the buttons of the Royal Naval Air Service uniform. When the blue grey colour of dress was introduced in 1919 the buttons were simplified, losing the rope motif.
Windmill for DH9A Fuel Pump
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-7429
Today the power to operate systems in aircraft, like fuel or electricity, comes from the engine. When the RAF was formed it was more common for these systems to be powered by windmills turned by the movement of air as the aircraft moved forward.
Solar Pith Helmet of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/188
Originally worn as an alternative to the unpopular Wolseley Helmet, the Solar Pith Helmet became the standard tropical helmet for use in India during the 1930s.
Duke Of Edinburgh's RAF Officer's Cap, 1932 pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-7071
The Royal Family are active in their support for and service of the UK's Armed Forces. This Air Officer's cap was worn by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and displays the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
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