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Head and Breast Set

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 67/R/449

This standard General Post Office equipment was widely used by RAF personnel during the Second World War. It enabled the wearer to make and receive calls while freeing their hands for other tasks.

Telephone system with a mouthpiece and phone connector on a neck strap, attached to headphones by a thin cord, © RAF Museum

Parachute Release Handle

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 79/S/152

Squadron Leader Henry Hogan was the Commanding Officer of No. 501 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, 1940.

Rectangular chrome handle with trailing metal wire, © RAF Museum

No. 307 Squadron Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 76/U/1380

After the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, many Polish airmen escaped to Britain. From 1940, Polish squadrons began to be formed within the RAF, playing an active role in the Battle of Britain.

Silver badge of a crescent and an owl above an aircraft, with the number '307' at the bottom, © RAF Museum

Air Ministry Bell

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 70/G/960

Bells have been used for hundreds of years to attract people’s attention. The RAF has used them to warn of fires, air raids, or for fighter pilots to scramble.

Bell engraved with ‘A. M. 1940’ and a crown motif; a rope attached to the top for hanging the bell, © RAF Museum

Stevens Stopper - Fuze Immuniser Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/T/762

The Stevens Stopper was invented by Wing Commander James Stevens at the beginning of the Second World War.

Metal hand pump on a two-legged stand with base, attached by a pipe to a small cylindrical metal case with a fabric strap, © RAF Museum

Combat Reports No. 46 Squadron, October 1939-June 1941

Archives, In Storage, X008-5400/016

These reports relate to No. 46 Squadron combats between 21 October 1939-30 June 1941.

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Combat Report of No. 242 Squadron for 1 August 1940

Archives, In Storage, X008-5400/094/035

This combat report records details of an engagement by Green Section of No.242 Squadron on 1 August 1940.

Typescript report, Crown

Combat reports for No. 242 Squadron for 21 August 1940

Archives, X008-5400/094/038

Collection of combat reports from No.242 Squadron regarding interceptions on 21 August 1940.

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Initial Combat Report of No. 242 Squadron for 21 August 1940

Archives, In Storage, X008-5400/094/037

Initial combat report from No.242 Squadron claiming a Dornier Do 17.

Typescript report, Crown

Combat reports of No. 242 Squadron for 7 September 1940

Archives, X008-5400/094/040

Combat reports for No.242 regarding an engagement with a large formation of enemy aircraft on the early evening of 7 September 1940.

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