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USAAF Shoulder Badge, 9th Air Force
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/0465/U
The 9th was the US’s tactical air force for the invasion of Europe. By autumn 1944 most units had relocated to the continent, serving beside the RAF’s 2nd Tactical Air Force.
Anti Glare Mk 8 Flying Spectacles
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/383
As well as making you look stylish, sunglasses serve a useful role in aviation by lessening the sometimes substantial glare of the sun as it is reflected off the top of cloud cover.
Powdered Egg
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0631/G
Two thirds of the food consumed in the UK during the Second World War had to be imported by sea. Safeguarding this maritime lifeline became a vital task for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
RAF, Type G.22 Camera Gun
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 77/I/395
Type G.22 camera gun, produced by the Williamson Manufacturing Company Limited, London.
Royal Aero Club membership badge, 1936
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/1656
The Royal Aero Club worked closely with the Air Ministry to promote aviation as a sport, awarding licences and organising races.
Medal Bar of Flying Officer Michael Edmund Staples
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 80/D/1923
Michael Staples was a successful Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain, serving with No. 609 Squadron at RAF Middle Wallop in Hampshire.
RAF Loadmaster Flying Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0777/U
Aircrew who are not pilots wear a badge with a single wing. This is a badge for a Loadmaster who would be responsible for the loading of transport aircraft and helicopters.
Parachute Rip Cord Handle
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1994/0346/S
Pulling this handle could save your life. Attached to the handle is a length of wire connected to two pins. These pins secure the cover of the parachute.
SD, Officer's, Oxford Pattern, Ptn 1970s
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, X008-4508
This shoe forms a pair with X008-4509.
Girl's Venture Corps Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1241
Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1942 female cadets with an interest in aviation could join the Women's Junior Air Corps.
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