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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.
Flying Officer Guy Gibson by William Rothenstein, red chalk on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, L001-1963
This is one of over 200 portrait drawings William Rothenstein made of RAF personnel between 1939 and 1941, and one of 40 he published in his book, ‘Men of the RAF’ (1942).
Photograph album of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to the RAF Museum at RAF Hendon, 4 June 1970
Archives, In Storage, AC96/61/5
Amongst the fascinating and unique items held within the Archive collection there are artefacts which offer tantalising glimpses into the history of the RAF Museum itself.
RAF Application for Mechanical Transport for Duty Form
Archives, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-7855/011
RAF Form 658 was used to request the use of a vehicle to complete service duties. Whether a motorbike or a minibus, vehicles had to be requested from the Motor Transport Section.
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.
RAF Leave Form
Archives, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-8806/003
Annual leave or holiday could be requested and approved via Form 295. Leave was often granted in hours rather than days, and new recruits looked forward to the time in their basic training when they became entitled to the coveted first 48 hour pass.
RAF Police Shoulder Tab
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-0288
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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