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Cranwell Boys' Wing Sports Cap
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/512
At the age of 15 or 16, apprentices would undertake three years of technical training, passing out as highly qualified mechanics. Sports were a feature of a boy apprentice's life, with regular afternoon sessions being devoted to games.
Home Service Eagle Shoulder Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 68/U/382
Other Ranks uniforms of the RAF displayed rearward facing eagle badges on the shoulders similar in style to the eagles worn on the upper arms of the Royal Naval Air Service uniform.
Service Dress Cap of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-9396
In 1996 the Other Ranks uniform underwent a number of subtle changes which included the replacement of the metal cap badge with an embroidered version.
Parachute Pack, RAF, Chest Type
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1988/0416/S
Most aircrew worked in spaces too small to wear parachutes. A parachute pack was stowed separately and in the event of an emergency had to be retrieved and attached to the front of the airman’s parachute harness.
Slide Rule
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/I/287
When loading aircraft it is important to ensure that the balance is maintained. This is the task of an Air Quartermaster and the job of loading the freight into a Hastings aircraft was made easier by the use of a slide rule specific to the aircraft type.
RAF Roundel Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-5252
For many, their first encounter with the RAF is at an air show or fair where an RAF recruiting van is present with its collection of recruiting brochures and, for younger visitors, free gifts like this RAF roundel badge.
TACEVAL Assessor Arm Band
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X007-3965
Tactical Evaluation exercises test the readiness of RAF units and are usually called without prior warning.
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.
RAF Standard Pensioner Recruiter Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1214/U
For those who choose the RAF as a career, their journey will start at a recruiting office. Here the experienced staff will conduct tests and interviews and discuss options with the prospective candidate.
Studies for 'Take Off': Cockpit Interior with Pilot and Co-Pilot (recto); Arm and Hand of Flight Engineer (verso) by Dame Laura Knight, charcoal on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA01182
Knight made these charcoal studies for her painting 'Take Off' (1943, Imperial War Museums), which represents a Stirling bomber crew preparing for flight. Based at RAF Mildenhall with No. 15 Squadron, Knight, who did not accompany the crew in flight, posed the men as if they were about to embark on a raid over Germany.
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