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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

Siskin Aircraft Fabric

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1930, London, Hangar One, 79/Y/936

Squadron emblems frequently refer back to a period in their history. The Cross of Lorraine adopted by No. 41 Squadron was taken from the arms of the French town of St Omer where the squadron was based during the First World War.

Rectangular fabric with complex red cross topped with golden crown, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

RAF Flying Badge of a Radio Observer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 83/U/140

As the Second World War progressed the Observer's badge was slowly phased out, replaced by an Aircrew Brevet, first introduced for Air Gunners. Each speciality was represented by the letters of their trade. This Brevet is for a Radio Observer and was worn by operators of the new radar devices being fitted to aircraft of the time.

Single wing shaped cloth badge with initials RO, © RAF Museum

RAF Flying Badge of an Air Gunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/816

During the late 1930s an aircrew brevet for Air Gunners was introduced resembling the Observer's badge worn by other non-pilot aircrew.

Single wing shaped cloth badge with initials AG, © RAF Museum

RAF Loadmaster Flying Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0777/U

Aircrew who are not pilots wear a badge with a single wing. This is a badge for a Loadmaster who would be responsible for the loading of transport aircraft and helicopters.

Blue cloth badge with one wing to the right, with initials LM, © RAF Museum

Medical Services Collar Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/211

The winged staff and entwined serpents of the Caduceus of Mercury is worn by members of the Medical Branch and the Princes Mary's RAF Nursing Service.

Brass badge with eagle, staff and snake motif, © RAF Museum

Pilot's Wings

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/U/435

This badge is one of the most coveted in the world. The granting of pilot's wings signifies you have become a pilot in the RAF. The RAF badge closely follows the pattern of the Royal Flying Corps badge first approved by King George V in 1913.

Wing shaped badge with central lettering RAF, mounted on original signed issuing paper, © RAF Museum

RAF Trade Physical Training Instructor Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-4509

The badge of the Physical Training Instructor depicts three arms wielding Indian Clubs.

Circular brass badge formed of three arms holding exercise clubs with letters PTI in the centre, © 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

Aircrew II Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1535/U

In 1946 the RAF's rank structure was reorganised with new ranks for non-commissioned aircrew. This proved unpopular and, by 1950, a structure based on the previous non-commissioned officer ranks was introduced.

Blue oval cloth badge with laurel wreath, star and eagle motif, © RAF Museum