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Chequered Hat Band, RAF Cosford
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 73/U/1014
Boy Entrants wore a chequered hat band as part of their uniform. The colours of the hat band displayed, known as 'rhubarb and custard', were unique to RAF Cosford, which was one of the principal Boy Entrant training stations.
RAF Rank Slide of a Senior Aircraftman
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-0094
From the 1970s it became standard practice to display rank on all but Service Dress uniforms through the use of rank slides worn on shoulder straps.
Field Service Cap of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1135/U
After major uniform reforms in 1972, the Field Service cap was retained as an alternative to the beret or Service Dress cap that was worn with No. 2 Working Dress Uniform.
Medal Bar of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X002-5900
Hermann Göring was awarded the Iron Cross and Pour le Mérite (Blue Max) while serving as a fighter pilot in the First World War.
Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2416
The details of where Corporal Reeves served and what his role was are not known, other than that he worked as groundcrew during the Battle of Britain. He represents ‘the Many’ who supported ‘the Few’, without whom the Battle could not have been won.
Telegraphist Air Gunner, Ptn 1926
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0525/U
The Fleet Air Arm of the RAF was formed on 1 April 1924. It operated aircraft from carriers and warships alongside Royal Naval personnel. Telegraphist Air Gunners manned the rear gun of FAA aircraft and provided morse code communications.
Medal Bar of Wing Commander Raymond Hilton
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0280/D
‘Ray’ Hilton was the pilot of our Lancaster R5868 on the first of its 137 operations, to Wilhelmshaven on 8 July 1942. Hilton captained the aircraft on a further 17 operations.
Flying Jacket of Wing Commander Eric James Brindley Nicolson
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 83/U/1061
The 1938 pattern Irvin jacket was widely issued and worn by RAF aircrew during the Second World War. This example was owned by Wing Commander Eric Nicolson.
Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Golden Eagle Flight, 1971
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-8565
Golden Eagle Flight was set up at RAF College Cranwell to supervise the flying training of Flight Lieutenant The Prince of Wales – now HM King Charles III.
Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2417
The details of where Corporal Reeves served and what his role was are not known, other than that he worked as groundcrew during the Battle of Britain. He represents ‘the Many’ who supported ‘the Few’, without whom the Battle could not have been won.
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