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Service Dress Cap of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 80/U/1357
The wearing of Other Ranks' Service Dress caps was suspended in 1939 for the duration of the Second World War. They were only reintroduced in 1952.
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.
Africa General Service Medal with Somaliland Clasp
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1986/0563/D
The Africa General Service Medal with Somaliland clasp was awarded to RAF participants of the Somaliland Campaign. This particular medal was awarded to Aircraftman William Bumstead, a wireless operator.
RAF Bomb Disposal Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1992/0818/U
Bombs can bury themselves deep in the ground, needing a shaft to be dug to reach them. When this was required, members of RAF bomb disposal teams would wear protective mining equipment like this helmet.
T1 Bombsight, Computer
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1988/1028/I
The T1 is a gyro-stabilized bombsight which compensates for the movement of an aircraft by displaying the impact point of a bomb even when the aircraft is not in straight and level flight.
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.
Operation GRANBY Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-5352
GRANBY was the operational name given to the response by UK forces to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and the subsequent Gulf War of 1991.
Night Simulation Goggles
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1995/0536/U
It is much safer to practice night flying during the day than in the dark. Wearing these heavily tinted goggles, a pupil can experience the low light levels of night flying while the instructor keeps a good look out.
Air Officer's Peaked Cap, Air Vice Marshal Sir Donald Bennett
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/1203/U
Donald Bennett was Air Officer Commanding No. 8 (Pathfinder Force) Group. The squadrons of this specialist Group were tasked with marking aiming points for the main force of Bomber Command.
Beret of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/1122
In 1948 the beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for No. 2 Working Dress uniform.
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