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Flying Helmet Type D

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 79/U/448

The Type D was the standard helmet issued in tropical climates during the 1940s. It followed the pattern of the Type C helmet but substituted cotton drill for leather and added a neck flap.

White cotton helmet with cylindrical black plastic headphones with leads fixed to sides, © RAF Museum

Pilot, Mess Dress, Ptn 1920

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 71/U/1273

A uniform to be worn in the Officers’ Mess was introduced in 1920. The jacket was worn with miniature medals and special badges, of which the pilot’s wings was one.

Pilot, Mess Dress, Ptn 1920 | 71/U/1273, IAIN DUNCAN

Pilot's Wings

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/U/435

This badge is one of the most coveted in the world. The granting of pilot's wings signifies you have become a pilot in the RAF. The RAF badge closely follows the pattern of the Royal Flying Corps badge first approved by King George V in 1913.

Wing shaped badge with central lettering RAF, mounted on original signed issuing paper, © RAF Museum

Uniform Brevet of a Pilot

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/1214

The RAF winged brevet showed that the wearer had qualified as a pilot. The award of the badge is often referred to as 'gaining one's wings'. The original Royal Flying Corps design from 1913 was based upon a pair of swift's wings. When the RAF was formed in 1918 the design changed slightly to eagle wings and the monogram became RAF.

Wing-shaped cloth badge with RAF in letters forming the middle, topped with a crown, © RAF Museum

Officers, Fleet Air Arm, Appointment Badge, Ptn 1925

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1990/1077/U

Royal Air Force Officers serving with the Fleet Air Arm would wear this badges on the centre of their left jacket sleeve, directly above the rank lace.

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Africa General Service Medal 1902

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1995/0247/D

This medal was awarded to Aircraftman Second Class H. Taylor for his part in ending an uprising in Somalia which began in 1899. This is an early example of RAF aerial policing.

Silver medal with yellow and black ribbon.

Gecko Marine Safety Helmet Mark X

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-4494

This safety helmet was worn by individuals taking part in search and rescue drills. This involves putting on an immersion suit and lifejacket, stepping off a launch and floating around in the sea waiting for the rescue helicopter to winch you aboard.

Bright yellow domed, brimless hard crash helmet with pull-down plastic visor and nylon chinstrap, © RAF Museum

Short Stirling Mk I of No. 218 Squadron, being loaded with mines, 1943

Photographs, In Storage, P016021

Short Stirling Mk I of No. 218 Squadron, close-up view of mines being winched up into the aircraft's bomb bay, 1943.

Short Stirling, close-up view of mines being winched up into the aircraft's bomb bay, Please contact Museum Copyright Officer or Collection Curator before using this asset / RAF Museum

Wand of an Aircraft Marshal

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/I/329

Ensuring the safe movement of aircraft, a marshal uses a series of hand signals to guide crews in restricted areas. In poor light conditions, illuminated batons are used.

Tiny light sabre, © RAF Museum

Helmet of a Tactical Aircraft Refueller

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-1088

This close-fitting helmet enables the wearing of ear defenders, essential during tactical refuelling which involves keeping an aircraft's engines running.

Domed hard protective helmet with tinted ski goggles and headphones, © RAF Museum

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