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Headdress of a Trucial Omani Scout

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1995/0201/U

The Trucial Omani Scouts was a security force established in 1951 to defend the seven emirates of Trucial Oman which now form the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered at RAF Sharjah, the Scouts were made up of both British military and local personnel.

Red and white check fabric headdress, RAF Museum

Beret of Other Ranks

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 80/U/1399

In 1948 the beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for No. 2 Working Dress uniform.

Blue grey beret with RAF badge at front, © RAF Museum

Badge of an Aerial Gunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/434

During the 1920s ground tradesmen could volunteer to serve as air gunners. This was an extra duty over and above their usual job. Along with extra flying pay these skilled tradesmen were entitled to wear a winged bullet badge on their right sleeve.

Triangular cloth badge with metal winged bullet, © RAF Museum

Mountain Climbing Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/463

The RAF Mountain Rescue Service can trace its origins back to a unit established during 1942 which was trained and equipped to reach crash sites in the Welsh mountains. While its original purpose was to recover military personnel, the Mountain Rescue Service has spent most of its operational life providing aid to civilians.

Bright blue brimless hard crash helmet with nylon chinstraps, © RAF Museum

Cap of Ground Crewman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/143

Ski-style caps have been used by the RAF for a number of roles. This example was issued to ground personnel deployed in the field.

Soft beige cotton cap with long stitched peak, © RAF Museum

NAAFI Token

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/Z/1068

This plastic token was used in place of money by occupying troops in Germany and Austria. With this a serviceman could buy goods or pay for services from the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes, known as the NAAFI.

Hexagonal red plastic token, © RAF Museum

RAF Central Band Full Dress Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-6842

This busby-style of headdress replaced the peaked caps of the RAF Central Band in 1977.

Black fur cylindrical helmet, and bristle plume at front above gold embroidered badge and golden fabric strap, © RAF Museum

Webbing Belt

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1957/U

This canvas webbing belt has been blancoed white. While white webbing was normally reserved for special occasions it also formed part of the standard uniform of the RAF Police.

White cloth belt with brass buckles, © RAF Museum

Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Shoulder Board

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/133

There have been nurses serving with the RAF since June 1918 and between 1920 and 1939 it was the only role open to female applicants.

Blue cloth badge with two blue horizontal stripes at the bottom, © RAF Museum

Unit Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6286

The Groundcrew for No. 20 Squadron have taken the elements of an eagle and rising sun from the squadron's crest to create their own badge.

Triangular cloth badge with central cartoon motif, inscribed Start It, Finish It, © RAF Museum