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Sector Room Clock (Replica)

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 79/I/1326

These clocks were used in Operation Rooms in the Second World War, and particularly during the Battle of Britain, to help track the movements of incoming formations of enemy aircraft.

Round clock face with triangular pattern in red, yellow and blue around the numbers, in wooden casing, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant Andrew Crawford Rankin McLure

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X005-5090

Andrew McLure flew with No. 87 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.

Three medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © 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

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2413

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

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2415

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

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2414

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 Wing Commander Alan Geoffrey Page, DSO, DFC and Bar

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-6855

Geoffrey Page was badly burned when he was shot down while attacking a German bomber formation over the English Channel on 12 August 1940 during the Battle of Britain.

Nine medals and stars suspended from ribbons, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Women's Auxiliary Air Force Uniform of Avis Hearn

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/760

In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.

Blue-grey lady's military-style jacket with stripes and badges on the sleeves with earphones and microphone hung around the c, RAF Museum

No. 1 1920 Pattern Officer’s Jacket of Baron Newall of Clifton

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/U/244

This No. 1 Dress jacket is part of a uniform worn by Baron Newall for ceremonies and other special events after he had retired.

Single-breasted navy blue jacket with gold buttons and detailing, a fabric belt, four pockets and decoration on the left ches, RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Pilot Officer Noel John Victor Benson

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1990/1080/D

Noel Benson’s short career as a pilot in the RAF ended when he was shot down by a Messerschmitt Me 109 over Kent in August 1940, just a day after his squadron, No. 303, was relocated to Hornchurch.

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