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Uniform Brevet of a Pilot
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/1214
The RAF winged brevet showed that the wearer had qualified as a pilot. The award of the badge is often referred to as 'gaining one's wings'. The original Royal Flying Corps design from 1913 was based upon a pair of swift's wings. When the RAF was formed in 1918 the design changed slightly to eagle wings and the monogram became RAF.
Africa General Service Medal 1902
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1995/0247/D
This medal was awarded to Aircraftman Second Class H. Taylor for his part in ending an uprising in Somalia which began in 1899. This is an early example of RAF aerial policing.
Gecko Marine Safety Helmet Mark X
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-4494
This safety helmet was worn by individuals taking part in search and rescue drills. This involves putting on an immersion suit and lifejacket, stepping off a launch and floating around in the sea waiting for the rescue helicopter to winch you aboard.
Black Cat lucky charm of Flight Lieutenant John Elwyn Charles
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X005-0851
A black cat crossing your path is a good luck superstition. This hand stitched black cat was carried on operations in 1943–1944 by navigator John Charles of No.192 (Special Duties) Squadron.
Royal Aero Club membership badge, 1932
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/1654
The Royal Aero Club worked closely with the Air Ministry to promote aviation as a sport, awarding licences and organising races.
Wand of an Aircraft Marshal
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/I/329
Ensuring the safe movement of aircraft, a marshal uses a series of hand signals to guide crews in restricted areas. In poor light conditions, illuminated batons are used.
Flying Gauntlet, RAF, 1943 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 69/U/446
The 1943 Pattern Flying Gauntlet dispensed with the zip opening of earlier models. They were designed to be worn with pain or electrically heated inner gloves.
Helmet of a Tactical Aircraft Refueller
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-1088
This close-fitting helmet enables the wearing of ear defenders, essential during tactical refuelling which involves keeping an aircraft's engines running.
De Havilland Flying School Lapel Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 85/U/1520
The De Havilland Aircraft Company was one of the leading aviation enterprises of the interwar period. Along with designing and manufacturing aircraft, De Havilland produced their own engines and established their own Flying School.
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