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Medal Bar of Warrant Officer William Nathan Addison

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1992/0045/D

William Addison was initially a Wireless Operator but volunteered for aircraft duties at the start of the Battle of Britain in 1940. He flew as an air gunner in Bristol Blenheims with No. 23 Squadron.

A group of five medals, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Medaille Militaire of Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1914, In Storage, 72/D/711

Medaille Militaire awarded to Harold (Harry) Jameson on 19 September 1914.

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Royal Aero Club gold medal

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1963, In Storage, 1996/0297/C

In recognition of his huge contribution to the development of aviation, Geoffrey de Havilland was awarded the Royal Aero Club gold medal in 1963. From the early 1920s, the de Havilland company produced many successful airliners and training aircraft for airlines, flying schools and record breakers.

Gold plate decorated with wings around the rim, in the centre the Greek god Hermes with his left foot on a rock., © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Pilot Officer Robert Alan Marshall

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1997/0384/D

Robert Alan Marshall trained in Canada as a navigator. Marshall joined the RAF as a Sergeant, before being promoted to Pilot Officer, and served with Nos. 12 and 619 Squadrons. Marshall was later seconded to BOAC.

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Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2418

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.

Three six-pointed bronze star medals and three round silver medals - all on individual clasps and five with ribbons, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Leading Aircraftman Sidney Edward Jefford

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-9848

Sidney Jefford serviced and maintained Rolls-Royce Merlin III engines that powered Hawker Hurricanes during the Second World War. Groundcrew often worked long hours in dangerous situations to keep the aircraft of the RAF in service.

Five medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum

Victoria Cross of Wing Commander Guy Gibson

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1990/0609/D

Wing Commander Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross on 28 May 1943 for his outstanding skill, determination and courage demonstrated leading No. 617 Squadron during the iconic Dams raid of 16-17 May 1943.

Reverse view of Wing Commander Guy Gibson's Victoria Cross, which shows the date the VC was awarded, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Shirt Collar, signed by Wing Commander Guy Gibson

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/2039/C

Wing Commander Guy Gibson, commanding officer of No. 617 Squadron and leader of the Dam Busters raid, presented this signed collar to the designer of the bouncing bomb, Barnes Wallis.

White starched formal dress collar with inscription beginning: To Dear Barnes Wallace, © RAF Museum

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Salmond's Order of the Rising Sun

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 71/D/1157

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Salmond's star insignia for the Order of the Rising Sun.

multi-rayed angular silver eight point star, enamelled white, enclosing a cabochon garnet., RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Wilfred Edward Jones

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-4479

Wilfred Edward Jones joined the RAF as an Apprentice in 1931. Jones served until 1961 when he died whilst serving as a Squadron Leader in the Assistant Chief of Air Staff's Intelligence staff. Jones was Mentioned in Despatches in the London Gazette in 1945

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