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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.
Unofficial No. 23 Squadron Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1934, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1990/0243/Y
This illustration of an eagle preying on a falcon is No. 23 Squadron's crest, and the Latin motto 'Semper aggressus' means 'Always having attacked'.
Physical Training Instructor Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 66/U/990
The Royal Air Force School of Physical Training was formed on the same day as the Royal Air Force, 1 April 1918. It is responsible for preparing instructors to lead physical training education and activities. It is currently located at RAF Cosford.
RAF Mountain Rescue Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-5279
The RAF Mountain Rescue Service was founded during the Second World War, in recognition of the number of RAF aircraft accidents on high ground areas of the mainland UK. Team members were initially drawn ad hoc from RAF station medical and ground crew.
Fellowship of the Bellows Badges
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1995/0550/U
The Fellowship of the Bellows was a fundraising organisation originating in Argentina in 1940 to collect money to purchase additional aircraft for the RAF during the Battle of Britain. The bellows referred to the need for ‘more air force’.
Shoulder Badge of an RAF Chaplain
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-0056
The RAF Chaplain's Branch was established in 1918 and is responsible for providing spiritual welfare and pastoral care to RAF personnel and their families, irrespective of rank or religious background. Despite being non-combatants, RAF chaplains are deployed with personnel to war zones. During the Second World War some chaplains became prisoners of war or lost their lives.
Medals of Air Commodore Al Deere
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-1918
RAF Spitfire pilot Al Deere was perhaps the most famous of the many New Zealanders who joined the RAF and fought in the Second World War.
India Uniform Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/112
During the Second World War individuals from many Allied and Commonwealth nations joined the RAF. To acknowledge this multi-national support, uniform badges denoting the individuals' country of origin were authorised for wear.
Poland Uniform Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/115
During the Second World War individuals from many Allied and Commonwealth nations joined the RAF. To acknowledge this multi-national support, uniform badges denoting the individuals' country of origin were authorised for wear.
Uniform Brevet of a Pilot
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/1214
The RAF winged brevet showed that the wearer had qualified as a pilot. The award of the badge is often referred to as 'gaining one's wings'. The original Royal Flying Corps design from 1913 was based upon a pair of swift's wings. When the RAF was formed in 1918 the design changed slightly to eagle wings and the monogram became RAF.
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- Polish Air Force in Britain 1940-1945 [2]
- Royal Observer Corps (ROC) [2]
- 150 Squadron (RAF) [1]
- 23 Squadron (RAF) [1]
- 307 Squadron (RAF) [1]
- 403 Squadron (RCAF) [1]
- 47 Squadron (RAF) [1]
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- 602 Squadron (RAF) [1]