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Combination Suit, Mechanics, B/G, Ptn 1930s

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 65/U/449

With fuel, oils and the residues of their use being ever present on an aircraft, the combination suit is an essential item of protective clothing for anyone working on an airframe or engine.

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United Nations Blue Beret

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X008-4705

United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces have worn the distinctive blue beret and helmet since the mid-1950s. Based on the colour of the UN flag, it aids recognition of UN personnel deployed to areas of conflict in support of the UN in promoting stability, security and the peace process.

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RAF Mobile Catering Support Unit, badge, Ptn 1990s

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X004-0113

Badge of RAF Mobile Catering Support Unit, the unit has been providing meals to service personnel on exercises and operations since 1975.

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RAF, Mk. 10, Immersion Suit worn by Gp Capt Bob Iveson, 1982

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, 1993/0606/U

Immersion suits are worn by pilots in case they have to eject over water. Bob Iveson wore this Immersion Suit when flying Hawker-Siddeley Harriers during the Falklands Conflict, 1982.

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Crash Rescue Service, MPA Falklands, badge, Ptn 1990s

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X004-6232

Following the Falklands conflict in 1982 a new airfield was constructed on the Falklands called Mouth Pleasant Airfield (MPA), now Mount Pleasant Complex, since when a permanent 7 day a week 365 day a year fire and rescue coverage for the complex and the wider community.

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MBDA Brimstone

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X008-4851

Brimstone is a ground attack missile designed for use against vehicles. It can be laser-designated to a target or used autonomously to identify its target on a busy battlefield

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MBDA Storm Shadow model

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X003-2341

Model of MBDA Storm Shadow cruise missile. Storm Shadow is a long-range, air-launched, cruise missile for use against fixed or hardened targets.

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WRAF Chief Section Leader badge, 1918 pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/U/570

This badge was worn by Chief Section Leaders in the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF). Chief Section Leader was a subordinate officer rank, equivalent to Flight Sergeant in the RAF.

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Bundle of Window

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X005-0889

Window was the codename for strips of aluminium foil, now more commonly referred to as Chaff, which produced a deceptive echo, similar to that of an aircraft, on enemy radar screens.

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2000lb High Capacity Bomb Mk 2

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 65/O/1029

The 2,000lb blast bomb was the smallest of the High Capacity series.

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