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Study for 'Take Off': Flight Engineer by Dame Laura Knight, charcoal on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA01202
Knight made this charcoal study of Flight Sergeant Alexander Quadling for her painting 'Take Off' (1943, Imperial War Museums), which represents a Stirling bomber crew preparing for flight.
Crown of Italy, Order of the, Commander, Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 71/D/1161
The Order of the Crown of Italy was created in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II.
Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Star
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 71/D/1159
The Order of the Bath has its origins in the 14th century but was revived by King George I in 1725. The Knight Grand Cross is the highest grade.
Distinguished Flying Cross of Flight Lieutenant Peter Charles Fasken Stevenson
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 67/D/513
Peter Stevenson was a successful pilot during the Battle of Britain, who managed to escape from a number of Luftwaffe attacks. His DFC citation stated that ‘his coolness, courage and spirit are of the highest order’.
RAF Police Shoulder Tab
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-0287
In their role of protecting personnel and ensuring the rule of military law is upheld within the station, the RAF police find themselves with a task that is not always fully appreciated by other members of the Air Force.
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