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Cap of Ground Crewman
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/143
Ski-style caps have been used by the RAF for a number of roles. This example was issued to ground personnel deployed in the field.
Head and Breast Set
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 67/R/448
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.
Bomb Disposal Armband
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0677/U
In 1940 the RAF established Bomb Disposal teams to make safe and remove ordnance dropped on RAF Stations.
Aircrew Helmet Mark 4A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0427/U
Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series was used widely.
Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Maurice James Adam
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 79/D/183
The medals of Squadron Leader Maurice Adam, comprising the Air Force Cross and India General Service Medal.
Distress Flare for Day and Night
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1988/1266/S
This personal distress flare formed part of the emergency kit for downed aircrews to signal for assistance. A red night flare could be activated at one end and a daytime orange smoke signal at the other.
30lb Incendiary Bomb
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1994/1176/O
Fires started by incendiary bombs were found to be the most effective way of destroying industrial and urban targets. Between 1941 and 1945, three million 30lb devices had been dropped and approximately 80 million of the more effective 4lb incendiaries.
RAF Type F97 Mark II Camera
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6033
Fitted to the photographic reconnaissance variants of the Canberra, the F97 Mk II camera was designed for use at low level at night.
Flying Suit Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6281
After a course in elementary flying, pupils are sent to flying training schools to develop their skills. The training varied for fast jet, transport or helicopter pilots.
Service Dress Cap of a Warrant Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-7286
Bearing a striking resemblance to the cap worn by Other Ranks, the Warrant Officer's cap can be distinguished by the metal eagle, crown and laurel leaf badge which echoes the embroidered badge worn by commissioned officers.
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